Olympus Corporation Of The Americas recalls Olympus M3 Gold Autoclavable Lateral Telescope 70. Model Number: M3-70A.

There are identified discrepancies between the sterilization parameters listed in the Instructions for Use and the sterilization parameters listed in the Japanese package insert.

Olympus notified the single Japanese distributor on about 08/24/2026 via emailed "URGENT: FIELD SAFETY NOTICE." Consignees and end users are being instructed to store a copy of the provided correct sterilization parameters with current package insert, use only the corrected sterilization parameters, complete and return the provided reply form, and if units have been further distributed, notify those customers.

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• FDA 510(k) clearance · K890328The device's official FDA premarket clearance record
• FDA device classification · HIHOfficial FDA classification for this device type
• CFR regulation · 21 CFR 884.1690The federal regulation governing this device
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