Olympus Corporation Of The Americas recalls Cone with Male Tubing
Reason for recall
Discrepancies between sterilization instructions in the Japanese language product package inserts and those published in the manufacturer product Instructions For Use (IFU).
Affected product
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Affected products & lots
- Cone with Male Tubing, Non-Locking, Ellik Evacuator. Model Number: 191-NRS. The Ellik Evacuator and adapter accessories are compatible with Gyrus ACMI Elite and Elite 2 Resection SheathsUDI-DI 00821925003545.Model Number
What the firm is doing
Olympus notified consignees on about 06/18/2025 via letter. Consignees were instructed to review the notification and arrange for the return of all affected units on hand, ensure all affected personnel are aware, and notify customers if the affected units were further distributed. Olympus also requested that consignees complete and return the response form acknowledging receipt of the notification.
DistributionShow detailsHide
International distribution to the country of Japan.
Use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Sources & references
- FDA enforcement recordOfficial FDA database entry for Z-2146-2025
- FDA device classification · KQTOfficial FDA classification for this device type
- CFR regulation · 21 CFR 876.4370The federal regulation governing this device
- FDA recall announcementSearch FDA.gov for the official press announcement
- Find Olympus Corporation of the AmericasSearch for the manufacturer's official notice
- News coverageRecent reporting on this recall and manufacturer
- openFDA data recordThe raw JSON record this page is built from
Source: U.S. FDA openFDA device enforcement reports. This summary is informational and may lag or differ from the official record. Always verify against the FDA before acting.
Taylor Coteus is RecallWatch's Legal News Analyst, covering FDA medical-device enforcement and patient-safety litigation. He reviews every recall against the FDA's official openFDA record before it is published and is responsible for corrections and editorial accuracy.
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