Olympus Corporation of the Americas Always-On Tip Tracked Instruments (SPiN Drive instruments) Brush, 15mm L, 1.8mm OD Intended for use in clinical interventions and for anatomical structures where computed tomography and/or endoscopic bronchoscopy are currently used for visualizing Model: INS-0352 Recall

Check Your Product

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Reason for Recall

As stated by FDA

Electromagnetic (EM) sensor tracking malfunction impacts the use of navigation functionality during endobronchial procedures and prompts the system to report a coil break warning message. This could result in a potential procedural delay

Recommended Action

Per FDA guidance

Olympus issued "URGENT - Medical Device Field Corrective Action" on 5/15/23. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: Olympus implemented a new internal component and has observed a reduction in complaints for the above-mentioned issue. However, to minimize the duration of potential procedure delay, Olympus is revising the Instruction for Use to add the below precaution statement: It is required to have additional Always-On Tip Tracked instruments available for all procedures as tracking may be lost when: Connecting the instrument to the SPiN Thoracic Navigation System Inserting and withdrawing the instrument from the working channel of the bronchoscope during procedure Navigating and sampling in tortuous patient anatomy Action steps to be taken by the end user: Our records indicate that you have purchased one or more of the affected products. Olympus requires you to take the following action: 1. Notify and ensure your users are knowledgeable about this additional precaution requiring additional instruments be available for all procedures. 2. Olympus requests that you acknowledge receipt of this letter by accessing the Olympus recall portal. a) Go to https://olympusamerica.com/recall. b) Enter the recall number 0425 c) Complete the form as instructed. 3. If you have distributed these devices outside your facility, please notify your customers of this matter immediately. Your notification to your customers may be enhanced by including a copy of this letter. Olympus requests that you report complaints associated with the use of this device, including patient injuries and adverse events, to our Technical Assistance Center (TAC) at 1-800-848-9024 (option 1 to report complaints). Contact (647) 999-3203 or at Cynthia.Ow@Olympus.com for any additional information or support concerning this matter.