Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Veran : Percutaneous Always on Track Models: INS-5040 Always-On vTrack Recalled by Olympus Corporation of the Americas Due to Non-conformances in Veran devices (ig4 Image Guided System,...

Date: August 10, 2023
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

Veran : Percutaneous Always on Track Models: INS-5040 Always-On vTrack Universal Tracker, LG 7-12ga INS-5039 Always-On vTrack Universal Tracker, SM/CL, 12-18ga INS-5036 "22 UTW 125mm Always-On Tip Tracked Biopsy Needle, Trocar point" INS-5034 17 UTW Lg 123mm Always-On Tip Tracked Biopsy Needle, Chiba point 00815686020354 INS-5032 "19 UTW 150mm Always-On Tip Tracked Biopsy Needle, Chiba point" INS-5029 "19 UTW 105 mm Always-On Tip Tracked biopsy needle, Chiba oint" INS-5028 19 UTW 155 mm Always-On Tip Tracked biopsy needle, Chiba point INS-5024 "17ga 150mm Always-On Tip Tracked Biopsy Needle, Chiba point" INS-5023 17ga 100mm Always-On Tip Tracked Biopsy Needle, Chiba point INS-5017 17ga x 155mm Tip Tracked Bx Needle INS-5016 17ga x 155mm Tip Tracked Bx Needle

Quantity: 522 units

Why Was This Recalled?

Non-conformances in Veran devices (ig4 Image Guided System, SPiN Thoracic Navigation System, SPiN Planning Laptop Workstation, and all associated navigation instruments) manufacturing to design requirements and insufficient evidence to demonstrate adequate electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). EMC is the ability of electrical equipment and systems to function acceptably without interference and to not interfere with other devices within its operating environment

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