FDA Device recall Z-0696-2018
A20975A "Working insert, with ramp, one way" (Lots 13ZW to 172W
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2018-03-07
On 2018-03-07 the FDA classified a Class II recall of A20975A "Working insert, with ramp, one way" (Lots 13ZW to 172W by Olympus, citing olympus has received complaints about fragments of adhesive which detached from inside the working channel of the referenced products. Cracking, chipping, missing pieces, and dela….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-0696-2018 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2017-08-18 |
| Published | 2018-03-07 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC |
| Company | Olympus |
| Distribution | US |
Product
A20975A "Working insert, with ramp, one way" (Lots 13ZW to 172W; A20976A "Bridge, one way" (Lots 146W to 172W) and A20977A "Bridge, two way" (Lots 146W to 174W) Product Usage: A20975A: Working insert for endoscopic diagnosis and treatment in urologic applications. A20976A: Bridge for endoscopic diagnosis and treatment in urologic applications. A20977A: Bridge for endoscopic diagnosis and treatment in urologic applications.
Reason
Olympus has received complaints about fragments of adhesive which detached from inside the working channel of the referenced products. Cracking, chipping, missing pieces, and delamination of the adhesive have also been reported. In one case, a fragment of the adhesive was detected inside a patient's urethra during a procedure and was retrieved without injury to the patient. The manufacturer, Olympus Winter & lbe GmbH ("OWi") has determined that adhesive can be dislodged during the intended use of the cystoscopy bridge or working insert, e.g., when inserting an instrument through the working channel. As a result, a fragment of the adhesive may fall inside the patient's bladder, urethra or uterus and would need to be retrieved, extending the length of the procedure or requiring additional surgical treatment. The adhesive is used to seal gaps inside the working channel of the cystoscopy bridges and working inserts. In 2013, the adhesive used until then was discontinued and had to be replaced. Current investigations revealed that the durability of the new adhesive is insufficient
Identifiers
| code_info | Model Numbers and Associated Lot Numbers: A20975A -- 13-ZW to 172W A20976A -- 146W to 172W A20977A -- 146W to 174W |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0696-2018%22
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