FDA Device recall Z-0331-2024
Cystonephroscope-endoscopic diagnosis and treatment within the bladder, urethra, and kidney Model Numbers: CYF-5, CYF-VH, CYF-VHR
- FDA Device
- Class II
- ongoing
- Published 2023-11-29
On 2023-11-29 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Cystonephroscope-endoscopic diagnosis and treatment within the bladder, urethra, and kidney Model Numbers: CYF-5, CYF-VH, CYF-VHR by Aizu Olympus, citing channel air drying process was not validated, and that a small percentage of scopes returned to customers after repair had a wet channel. Water remaining in the channel of the end….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-0331-2024 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | ongoing |
| Initiated | 2023-09-25 |
| Published | 2023-11-29 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:56 UTC |
| Company | Aizu Olympus |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Cystonephroscope-endoscopic diagnosis and treatment within the bladder, urethra, and kidney Model Numbers: CYF-5, CYF-VH, CYF-VHR.
Reason
Channel air drying process was not validated, and that a small percentage of scopes returned to customers after repair had a wet channel. Water remaining in the channel of the endoscopes has the potential for contamination that could lead to the risk of infection
Identifiers
| code_info | Model Number (UDI-DI): CYF-5 (04953170292323), CYF-VH (04953170411250), CYF-VHR (04953170411298). |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:56 UTC. Current status: ongoing.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0331-2024%22
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