Announced voluntary recall of 4150 endoscopes sold by Olympus

Announced voluntary recall of 4150 endoscopes sold by Olympus August 25, 13:27

Precision equipment manufacturer Olympus announced that it will voluntarily collect approximately 4150 endoscopes sold overseas and in Japan.

Of these, endoscopes for observing and diagnosing the trachea, lungs, etc., about 3900 units may have a higher risk of infectious diseases than other endoscopes, and endoscopes for observing and diagnosing the biliary tract. As for about 250 units, parts may remain inside the body during the inspection.

Most of the sales destinations are overseas medical institutions such as Europe and the United States, but the endoscope for observing the biliary tract was also sold to domestic medical institutions, so the company is likely to own it now. I will notify you and proceed with the collection.