JANUARY 19, 2016

Olympus Recalling Duodenoscopes to Reduce Infection Risk

FDA okays modification to TJF-Q180V device

Olympus America Inc. announced that it will be recalling its TJF-Q180V duodenoscopes, which have been linked to outbreaks of drug-resistant "superbugs" and patient deaths from the infections.
 
In a letter to health care professionals, the company says it will be replacing the forceps elevator mechanism of the devices with a modified design that the FDA has approved. Although hospitals and clinicians should return the instruments “immediately” so that Olympus can perform the