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Health & beauty United States Recall (ongoing)

Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalls Olympus Cystoscope Outer Sheath

Olympus Cystoscope Outer Sheath (model/catalog WA22810A; identifier model WA2280A; UDI 04042761051729; all lots), distributed nationwide in the U.S., is affected. It is being removed because it is incompatible when used with a GreenLight Laser for BPH therapy and could damage the device tip.

What's being recalled

Olympus Cystoscope Outer Sheath; Model/Catalog number: WA22810A;

Recalling firm: Olympus Corporation of the Americas, Center Valley, PA, United States.

How to identify it

Model: WA2280A; UDI: 04042761051729; Lot#: All lots;

The hazard

Product being removed due to incompatibility when used in conjunction with a GreenLight Laser for BPH therapy which could damage the tip of the device.

What to do

Don't stop taking a prescribed medicine without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first. For other products, stop using them and ask the pharmacist, seller or maker what to do.

The notice doesn't give instructions for consumers, so this is general advice for health & beauty recalls. Check the official notice for the details.

Where it was sold

Distribution US nationwide.

The official notice

This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (enforcement reports), collected from U.S. Food and Drug Administration (enforcement reports). Check the original before you act on it.

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