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Type of Product Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference RC-2014-RN-00859-1
Product Name/Description Processor HDTV Visera Elite, Processor HDTV Exera III, 3d Visualization Unit, Light Source Xenon Visera Elite, Light Source Xenon Exera III, High Flow Co2 Insufflator, Scopeguide Unit & Video System Center (components or parts of endoscopes)

Model Numbers: OTV-S190, CV-190, 3DV-190, CLV-S190, CLV-190, UHI-4, UPD-3 & CV-170

ARTG Numbers: 120819, 120820, 194240, 211802, 219880 & 216644
Recall Action Level Hospital
Recall Action Classification Class II
Recall Action Commencement Date 8/08/2014
Responsible Entity Olympus Australia Pty Ltd
Reason/Issue The power switch of the abovementioned models may become stuck after extended use and the following may occur:
1) When the power switch is stuck whilst the unit is ‘ON’, the unit cannot be turned ‘OFF’ using the power switch on the model.
2) When the power switch is stuck whilst the unit is ‘OFF’, the unit cannot be turned ‘ON’ using the power switch on the unit.

This issue could result in a delay of diagnosis or treatment procedure as the device would no longer be operational a replacement device would be needed to complete treatment or diagnosis.
Recall Action Recall for Product Correction
Recall Action Instructions An Olympus Field Service Technician will replace the power switch on all the affected units. This action has been closed-out on 18/07/2016.
Contact Information 1300 132 992 - Olympus Australia