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Glass Body For 194 Ellik Evacuator. Model Number: 190A recallZ-2141-2025 · Olympus Corporation of the Americas · initiated Jun 18, 2025

Open, Classified

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Olympus Corporation of the Americas or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

Discrepancies between sterilization instructions in the Japanese language product package inserts and those published in the manufacturer product Instructions For Use (IFU).

FDA root cause category: Packaging change control

What the company 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.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2141-2025
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Jun 18, 2025
Posted by the FDA
Jul 21, 2025
Recalling firm
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Quantity
16 units
Product code
KQT
Distribution
International distribution to the country of Japan.

Product description

Glass Body For 194 Ellik Evacuator. Model Number: 190A. The Ellik Evacuator and adapter accessories are compatible with Gyrus ACMI Elite and Elite 2 Resection Sheaths.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Model Number: 190A. UDI-DI: 00821925003538. All lot numbers

Devices named in this recall

1 device in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 96982).

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