Veran : Endobronchial recallZ-2662-2023 · Olympus Corporation of the Americas · initiated Aug 10, 2023
Open, Classified
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Why it was recalled
Non-conformances in Veran devices (ig4 Image Guided System, SPiN Thoracic Navigation System, SPiN Planning Laptop Workstation, and all associated navigation instruments) manufacturing to design requirements and insufficient evidence to demonstrate adequate electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). EMC is the ability of electrical equipment and systems to function acceptably without interference and to not interfere with other devices within its operating environment
FDA root cause category: Under Investigation by firm
What the company is doing
Olympus Corporation of the Americas ( Olympus ),[Veran Medical Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary] issued Urgent Medical Device Recall Letter on 8/10/23 to: Endoscopy Department, Pulmonary Department, Risk Management for the VERAN ig4 Image Guided System, SPiN Thoracic Navigation System, SPiN Planning Laptop Workstation, and all associated navigation instruments. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: Veran requests you to take the following actions: 1. Inspect your inventory and identify any Veran models. Please check all areas of the hospital to determine if any of these devices remain in inventory. 2. Call your Olympus customer service representative at 1-800-848-9024, option 2. Olympus will issue a Return Material Authorization to return any affected product at no charge. Your Olympus Customer Service representative will advise you on reimbursement for your Veran devices. 3. Olympus requests that you acknowledge receipt of this letter through the Olympus recall portal. a. Go to https://olympusamerica.com/recall b. Enter the file (recall) number: 0430 4. If you have further distributed this product, identify your customers, forward them this notification, and appropriately document your notification process. If you require additional information, please contact Tara Safi, Field Corrective Actions Administrator at [email protected].
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-2662-2023
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated by the company
- Aug 10, 2023
- Posted by the FDA
- Sep 29, 2023
- Recalling firm
- Olympus Corporation of the Americas
- Quantity
- 6318 units
- Product code
- JAK
- FDA submissions
- K093146, K122106, K170023
- Distribution
- Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of CN, DE, HK, IT, KR, SG, TH, TW.
Product description
Veran : Endobronchial Models: INS-5500 View Optical Probe INS-5450 SPiN Xtend 21ga, 1.8 OD, 5/Bx INS-5440 View Peripheral Catheter, 3.8mm OD, 2.5mm WC INS-5411 0.016" Stylet, 1235 mm L, 10/Bx INS-5410 SPiN Flex ANSO Needle, 22ga, 1.8mm OD, 5/Bx INS-5323 Sliding stopper INS-5300 "Always-On Tip Tracked Triple Needle Brush, 12mm L, 1.8mm OD, 5/Bx"
Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)
Model-UDI: INS-5500 View Optical Probe 00815686020729; INS-5450 SPiN Xtend¿ 21ga, 1.8 OD, 5/Bx 00815686020651; INS-5440 View Peripheral Catheter, 3.8mm OD, 2.5mm WC 00815686020644; INS-5411 0.016" Stylet, 1235 mm L, 10/Bx 00815686021191; INS-5410 SPiN Flex¿ ANSO¿ Needle, 22ga, 1.8mm OD, 5/Bx 00815686020637; INS-5323 Sliding stopper 00815686020712; INS-5300 "Always-On Tip Tracked¿ Triple Needle Brush, 12mm L, 1.8mm OD, 5/Bx" 00815686021207 . All serial numbers and all lot numbers
Devices named in this recall
7 devices in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.
- Always-On Tip Tracked 22ga SPiN Flex Needle, 12mm L, 1.8mm OD INS-5410Veran Medical Technologies Inc. · System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed2 recalls20 reports
- Always-On Tip Tracked Triple Needle Brush, 12mm L, 1.8mm OD INS-5300Veran Medical Technologies Inc. · System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed2 recalls16 reports
- SPiN Xtend 2.0mm OD, 21ga INS-5450Veran Medical Technologies Inc. · System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed2 recalls4 reports
- 0.016" Stylet, 1235mm L INS-5411Veran Medical Technologies Inc. · System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed1 recall1 report
- View Peripheral Catheter, 3.8mm OD, 2.5mm WC INS-5440Veran Medical Technologies Inc. · System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed1 recall0 reports
- Slidding Stopper 1.4 - 1.9 OD INS-5323Veran Medical Technologies Inc. · System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed1 recall0 reports
- View Optical Probe INS-5500Veran Medical Technologies Inc. · System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed1 recall0 reports
Other devices under the same FDA submission
34 devices cleared under K093146, K122106, K170023 are not named by identifier in this recall. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.
- Always-On Tip Tracked Brush, 15mm L, 1.8mm OD INS-0352Veran Medical Technologies Inc. · System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed2 recalls15 reports
- Always-On Tip Tracked Forceps, 1.8mm OD, Serrated Cup INS-0372Veran Medical Technologies Inc. · System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed2 recalls7 reports
- Always-On Tip Tracked 21ga ANSO Cytology Needle, 12mm L, 1.8mm OD INS-0392Veran Medical Technologies Inc. · System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed2 recalls7 reports
- Always-On Tip Tracked 19ga ANSO Histology Needle, 12mm L, 1.8mm OD INS-0382Veran Medical Technologies Inc. · System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed2 recalls6 reports
- ig4 System, 120V, 60Hz SYS-3000Veran Medical Technologies Inc. · System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed1 recall1 death11 reports
- SPiNPlanning Laptop Workstation SYS-0185Veran Medical Technologies Inc. · System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed1 recall4 reports
- SPiN Access Catheter, 90 Degree For Use With Olympus Scopes INS-5900Veran Medical Technologies Inc. · System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed1 recall3 reports
- vPad2 Patient Tracker INS-0050Veran Medical Technologies Inc. · System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed1 recall2 reports
- SPiN Access Catheter, 180 Degrees For Use With Olympus Scopes INS-5905Veran Medical Technologies Inc. · System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed1 recall2 reports
- ig4 System V2, 120V, 60Hz SYS-2000Veran Medical Technologies Inc. · System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed1 recall1 report
- SPiN Access Catheter, 90 Degrees For Use With Olympus 190 Scopes INS-5910Veran Medical Technologies Inc. · System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed1 recall1 report
- SPiN Access Catheter, 180 Degrees For Use With Olympus 190 Scopes INS-5915Veran Medical Technologies Inc. · System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed1 recall1 report
Other products in the same recall event
The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 92893).
- Z-2659-2023 · Open, ClassifiedVeran:SPiN Thoracic Navigation System Models: SYS-4230 SPiN Thoracic Navigation System - 230V 50Hz SYS-4000 SPiN Thoracic Navigation System SYS-3230 ig4 System, 230V, 50H…
- Z-2660-2023 · Open, ClassifiedVeran Endobronchial: Models: INS-5925 SPiN Access Catheter 180 Degree for use w/ Pentax Scopes INS-5920 SPiN Access Catheter 90 Degree for use w/ Pentax Scopes INS-5915 SPi…
- Z-2661-2023 · Open, ClassifiedVeran : Percutaneous Models: INS-5620 SPiN Perc Biopsy Needle Guide Kit - 20cm, 5/Bx (includes INS-5028)" INS-5611 SPiN Perc Localization Needle - 2cm, 5/Bx INS-5610 SPiN…
- Z-2663-2023 · Open, ClassifiedVeran : Percutaneous Always on Track Models: INS-5040 Always-On vTrack Universal Tracker, LG 7-12ga INS-5039 Always-On vTrack Universal Tracker, SM/CL, 12-18ga INS-5036 "…
- Z-2664-2023 · Open, ClassifiedVeran : Endobronchial Always on Track Models: INS-0392 AOTT 21ga Needle, 12mm L, 1.8mm OD, 5/BX INS-0382 AOTT 19ga Needle, 12mm L, 1.8 OD, 5/Bx INS-0372 AOTT Serrated For…
Sources and updates
- Recall record: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · View the FDA recall notice ↗
- Devices: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Devices are linked when their identifier (with a valid check digit) appears in the recall's code information.
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