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-Q180Vduodenoscopes, 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
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