FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#150883

Product

HF Cable WA00014A, Endoscopic electrosurgical unit and accessories

FDA product code
FASElectrode, Electrosurgical, Active, Urological
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Gastroenterology, Urology
510(k) numbers
K120418
Affected lot / code info
Model Number: WA00014A Lot Numbers: 158W, 159W, 15XW, 15YW, 15ZW, 161W, 162W, 163W, 164W, 165W, 166W, 167W

Why it was recalled

Software malfunction that results in incorrect generation or display of error codes.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Under Investigation by firm

Action the firm took

Olympus mailed on 11/03/2016 an Urgent Communication Letter to customers affected by the recall. The letter requested that consignees inspect their inventory for the affected lots and call Customer Service to obtain a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) to return the product.

Recalling firm

Firm
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Address
3500 Corporate Pkwy PO Box 610, Center Valley, Pennsylvania 18034-0610

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Distributed Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-11-03
Terminated
2019-02-06
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #150883. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.