Olympus Scientific Solutions Americas: Medical Device Recall in 2017 - (Recall #: Z-1036-2017)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2017.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Olympus Scientific Solutions Americas Corporation (OSSA) VANTA¿ XRF Analyzer. Model Vanta VCR and Vanta VMR Analytical X-ray systems

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: January 7, 2017

Date Posted: February 8, 2017

Recall Number: Z-1036-2017

Event ID: 76208

Reason for Recall:

It was discovered under rare circumstances the LED warning light circuit could fail. If this happens, while the instrument is emitting X-rays during at test, the LED warning lights will not illuminate. The test runs normally and will execute as before, but the light will not be on.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: US 74

Code Information:

affects all units.

Distribution Pattern:

US Distribution to the states of : PA, MA, CO, OH, NJ, GA, CA, TX, IL, VA, MN, NH, WA, SC, AZ, LA, MD, OK, IN, NY, NC and KS.

Voluntary or Mandated:

FDA Mandated