Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Berkeley Disposa-Filter used with Berkeley VC-10 Vacuum Curettage System - Recalled by Olympus Corporation of the Americas Due to Berkeley Disposa-Filter may possess an insufficient ultrasonic weld...

Date: September 12, 2019
Company: Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Status: Ongoing
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Olympus Corporation of the Americas directly.

Affected Products

Berkeley Disposa-Filter used with Berkeley VC-10 Vacuum Curettage System - Product Usage: designed for rapid transcervical aspiration of the uterine cavity. Part# 54298-10/pack

Quantity: 1106 boxes (10 filters/box)

Why Was This Recalled?

Berkeley Disposa-Filter may possess an insufficient ultrasonic weld defect which joins the two-halves of the filter cartridge, thus the housing could separate

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Olympus Corporation of the Americas

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report