Recall Record

Center Valley, PA, United States

Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalls

134 recalls recorded since 2018, most recently on 27 August 2026. 108 are listed as ongoing. Status and classification are as published by the FDA.

Recalls134
Ongoing (FDA)108
Terminated or completed26
Class I (FDA)9

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
27 August 2026
Reason
While in the high-power operating mode, a video dropout/blackout may occur when using a particular accessory cable.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the country of Poland.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-3329-2026

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
24 August 2026
Reason
There are identified discrepancies between the sterilization parameters listed in the Instructions for Use and the sterilization parameters listed in the Japanese package insert.
Distribution
International distribution to the country of Japan.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-3299-2026, Z-3300-2026

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
19 August 2026
Reason
Potential for detachment of ceramic tip due to manufacturing without the designated amount of adhesive.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Latin America, Singapore, Hong Kong, and EU.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-3247-2026, Z-3244-2026, Z-3246-2026, Z-3245-2026

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
19 August 2026
Reason
Potential for the inflation chart label affixed to the shaft of the device to be incorrect and indicate a balloon diameter of 18, 19, or 20 mm,
Distribution
International distribution in the country of Japan.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-3216-2026

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
18 August 2026
Reason
Potential labeling deficiency in which an outer shelf box is incorrectly labeled as a 37-cm device.
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of Kansas and Florida. The countries of Australia, European Union, Japan.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-3035-2026

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
7 July 2026
Reason
Potential for the HDMI and DisplayPort (DP) connectors can become faulty resulting in image loss or image abnormalities.
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of OH, CA, NJ, FL and the country of Japan.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-2761-2026

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
16 June 2026
Reason
Potential for unexpected instances where the front panel display turns off unexpectedly, and air delivery (insufflation) ceases.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Germany, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, New Zealand, Paraguay, Peru, Russia, Singapore, Sri Lanka,
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-2776-2026

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
5 June 2026
Reason
Olympus has developed and released newly designed version of the Distal Cover (MAJ-2315) to replace previous design of the Single Use Distal Covers.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-2676-2026

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
5 May 2026
Reason
Some sterilization parameters included in the IFU may not consistently render the devices adequately sterile and therefore should no longer be used to sterilize the devices.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Japan, EU, and Latin America.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-2720-2026, Z-2718-2026, Z-2721-2026, Z-2719-2026

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
25 March 2026
Reason
XXX
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-1903-2026, Z-1901-2026, Z-1907-2026, Z-1902-2026, Z-1908-2026, Z-1906-2026, Z-1900-2026, Z-1905-2026, Z-1898-2026, Z-1899-2026, Z-1904-2026, Z-1909-2026

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
23 March 2026
Reason
Potential for detachment of a distal tip component of the device during use.
Distribution
International distribution in the countries of Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, and Europe.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-1854-2026, Z-1851-2026, Z-1853-2026, Z-1852-2026

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
27 February 2026
Reason
Following a complaint investigation, Olympus identified a potential defect in the 24V power supply module in some SOLTIVE laser units which may cause the system to become inoperable. Additionally, smoke or a burning smell may occur. By design, the issue causing the smoke or burning smell would be contained within the internal laser console enclosure and would be self-extinguishing.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Chile, Europe, Singapore, Australia, and Hong Kong.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-1694-2026, Z-1695-2026

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
25 February 2026
Reason
Olympus identified that the Cutting Forceps contain components for which the supplier did not adequately validate the welding process. Defective welds can result in the Cutting Forceps' jaw breaking during clinical use.
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Mexico, EU, Australia, China, Singapore, Korea, Japan.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-1642-2026, Z-1643-2026, Z-1640-2026, Z-1638-2026, Z-1639-2026, Z-1644-2026, Z-1641-2026

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
12 February 2026
Reason
The MAJ-1443 and MAJ-1444 are no longer reprocessing compatible with the OER-Pro and OER-Elite automated endoscope reprocessors.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-1610-2026, Z-1613-2026, Z-1612-2026, Z-1611-2026

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
29 January 2026
Reason
Potential for rubber fragment detachment during use.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-1488-2026, Z-1489-2026

Ongoing Class I Medical devices

Recall started
16 January 2026
Reason
Issue with software algorithm which may lead to overpressure events.
Distribution
Nationwide distribution
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-1354-2026, Z-1353-2026, Z-1352-2026

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
8 January 2026
Reason
Mis-wired component-the improperly wired component can result in additional noise on the power supply output. Noise on the ultrasonic input circuit is not consistent with electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards and may decrease the overall reliability of the system and result in delay of treatment. It was discovered that additional serial numbers of ShockPulse generators may also have the mis-wired component. As a result, this is expanding the action to the additional impacted devices.
Distribution
International distribution in the country of Canada, Germany, Singapore, Australia, and India.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1494-2026

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
7 January 2026
Reason
Devices which did not undergo thermoforming could deform and lose performance.
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, GU, HI, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY and International: TBD.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-1290-2026, Z-1287-2026, Z-1271-2026, Z-1273-2026, Z-1289-2026, Z-1296-2026, Z-1270-2026, Z-1288-2026, Z-1297-2026, Z-1286-2026, Z-1278-2026, Z-1275-2026 and 18 more

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
14 November 2025
Reason
Ongoing investigations identified additional instances of the device Generator remaining in a blinking phase waiting to recognize the transducer. Damage to the transducer plug and/or generator receptacle may cause these issues.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Mexico, Bolivia, Chile, India, China, EU, Singapore, Australia, Korea, and Japan.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-1479-2026, Z-1477-2026, Z-1478-2026

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
11 November 2025
Reason
Complaints of the ceramic tip of the resection sheath breaking have been received.
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-1454-2026, Z-1442-2026, Z-1450-2026, Z-1445-2026, Z-1455-2026, Z-1446-2026, Z-1447-2026, Z-1439-2026, Z-1444-2026, Z-1448-2026, Z-1452-2026, Z-1449-2026 and 8 more

Ongoing Class I Medical devices

Recall started
30 October 2025
Reason
Potential that the ligation loop was unable to release or detach as expected during use, causing the loop to become unintentionally fixed around patient anatomy.
Distribution
US-wide distribution
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0570-2026

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
22 October 2025
Reason
Firm is initiating a removal due to continued reports of adverse events.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, and Japan.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-1371-2026, Z-1378-2026, Z-1373-2026, Z-1381-2026, Z-1375-2026, Z-1377-2026, Z-1382-2026, Z-1372-2026, Z-1374-2026, Z-1380-2026, Z-1379-2026, Z-1376-2026

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
17 October 2025
Reason
Device kits contained an incorrectly sized 4mm x 4cm urinary tract balloon catheter (BURS0404) instead of the correct 8mm x 15cm nephrostomy tract balloon catheter (BPCN0815). All other components in the kits were correctly included and packaged in the kit.
Distribution
US Domestic: AK, CA, IA, KY, WA, WI; OUS International: Canada and Germany.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0572-2026

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
14 October 2025
Reason
Continued reports of positive cultures and infections have identified updates to the reprocessing materials to minimize potential deviations in TJF duodenoscope reprocessing. Olympus is informing users of these changes, reminding users to closely follow the operation and reprocessing instructions, and providing updated materials to users.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0579-2026

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
8 October 2025
Reason
The device may either fail to start up, or the transducer may start briefly and then stop, accompanied by an error light on the generator. In addition, the body of the transducer handpiece may gradually increase in temperature during clinical use.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, India, Taiwan, Germany, Australia, Singapore.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0452-2026

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
6 October 2025
Reason
Sterility compromised from small holes that may occur during packaging of the device pouches into the shelf carton and/or during transportation of the shelf carton.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of GU, and MP.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-0483-2026, Z-0482-2026

Ongoing Class I Medical devices

Recall started
11 September 2025
Reason
Additional IFU updates to provide further clarification on safe and effective use of bronchoscopes when used in conjunction with laser, argon plasma coagulation, and high-frequency therapy equipment.
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-0065-2026, Z-0067-2026, Z-0064-2026, Z-0047-2026, Z-0055-2026, Z-0046-2026, Z-0048-2026, Z-0062-2026, Z-0050-2026, Z-0059-2026, Z-0053-2026, Z-0056-2026 and 11 more

Ongoing Class I Medical devices

Recall started
6 August 2025
Reason
Potential for undetected, deformed a-traumatic tips.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Germany, Canada, Chile, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Singapore.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-2484-2025

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
25 July 2025
Reason
Potential for the ESG-410 Electrosurgical Generator to display an error message: "E0662 System Error", followed by either automatic single reboots of the device, or continuous reboot 'loops'.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-2338-2025, Z-2339-2025

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
18 June 2025
Reason
Discrepancies between sterilization instructions in the Japanese language product package inserts and those published in the manufacturer product Instructions For Use (IFU).
Distribution
International distribution to the country of Japan.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-2143-2025, Z-2142-2025, Z-2146-2025, Z-2141-2025, Z-2144-2025, Z-2145-2025, Z-2140-2025, Z-2139-2025

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
6 May 2025
Reason
Potential for thermal incident including an unexpected occurrence of smoke, sparks, burning, or unsteady flames during clinical use. The fracturing of the fiber is the cause of, or contributes to, these thermal incidents.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of AU, CA, CL, DE, HK, JP, SG.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-1922-2025, Z-1921-2025, Z-1923-2025, Z-1920-2025

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
5 May 2025
Reason
Recent post-market surveillance data suggests a possible association of higher microbial contamination levels from TJF duodenoscopes when manual cleaning was delayed beyond one hour and a presoak was performed, compared to those TJF duodenoscopes where manual cleaning began within one hour after patient procedure.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and OUS (International) countries to: Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Egypt, El S
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1911-2025

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
4 April 2025
Reason
Preset treatment parameters are not consistently being used in accordance with the IFU.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of AU, CA, SG, DE, JP, HK.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1715-2025

Ongoing Class I Medical devices

Recall started
15 January 2025
Reason
Potential for the radiopaque tip of the guide sheath component to disassociate and fall off into the patient.
Distribution
US nationwide distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1071-2025

Ongoing Class I Medical devices

Recall started
18 December 2024
Reason
Potential for inadvertent retention of biomaterial when the reprocessing procedure is not performed as instructed, so as not completely removing and disassembling the device.
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0905-2025

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
16 December 2024
Reason
Potential for distal tip tearing of the Mechanical Lithotriptor V.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0962-2025

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
25 November 2024
Reason
The probe tips of the hand instruments are being damaged or breaking including pad damage and detachment.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution and International: Algeria, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herz., Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Cote d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dom
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-0996-2025, Z-1000-2025, Z-0993-2025, Z-0999-2025, Z-1001-2025, Z-0995-2025, Z-0998-2025, Z-0994-2025, Z-1002-2025, Z-1003-2025, Z-0997-2025

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
19 November 2024
Reason
Potential that Duravent Silicone Ventilation Tubes may contain incorrect product, specifically, 1.32 mm Tiny T Tubes (model: 70240076) instead of the intended Duravent Silicone Ventilation Tubes.
Distribution
AL, AZ, CA, IL, KY, MD, MN, MO, NC, ND, NY, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, WA, WI. International distribution to Australia, Canada, Germany.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0707-2025

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
31 October 2024
Reason
High-level disinfection ("HLD") with Acecide-C disinfectant in the Olympus OER-Pro Automated Endoscope Reprocessor ("AER") has been removed as a compatible reprocessing method from the Instructions for Use when reprocessing the GIF-1THI90 EVIS EXERA III GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE ( GIF-1TH190 ).
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0620-2025

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
24 September 2024
Reason
Does not meet the requirements for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of the standard IEC 60601-1-2. Electromagnetic interference occurring during a procedure may cause the device to malfunction requiring the replacement of the device. This could potentially result in a prolonged procedure and/or require additional medical intervention
Distribution
OH
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0232-2025

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
18 September 2024
Reason
To better define the drying procedures described in the IFU to improve the instructions for easier understanding of each drying step after human errors and concerns were identified when completing a Human Factors evaluation of the GIF-1TH190.
Distribution
Domestic: US Nationwide Distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0498-2025

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
13 September 2024
Reason
Olympus is removing the statement of compatibility with a GreenLight Laser for BPH therapy from the Instruction for Use (IFU) due to the potential for a damaged tip during use of a laser probe.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0351-2025

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
13 September 2024
Reason
Mislabeled Glo Cath Label (attached to the device) states: 11 mm, 12 mm, 13 mm however the balloon is 8.5mm, 9.5mm and 10.5 mm and may result in prolonged surgery. All other labeling is correct for the balloon, including the Shelf Box with Front Box Label and Circular Star Label and the balloon Pouch
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: US distribution to states of: CA, FL, IL, NJ, NY, PA, TN, VA, WI; and Foreign OUS to countries of: CA, DE, IN, SG, Latin America.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0225-2025

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
13 September 2024
Reason
Product being removed due to incompatibility when used in conjunction with a GreenLight Laser for BPH therapy which could damage the tip of the device.
Distribution
Distribution US nationwide.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1437-2026

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
11 September 2024
Reason
Exposure of the UroPass product to Ultraviolet ( UV ) Radiation can cause brittleness of the device dilator tip, which may lead to broken dilator tips in the package or in patients during surgical procedures.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Canada, China, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Republic of South Korea, Singapore.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0364-2025

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
4 September 2024
Reason
There was an increase in complaints indicating an occurrence of system error E1226 "Could not write to Audio Buffer" during procedures using the ESG-410 (SEP).
Distribution
US Nationwide.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0264-2025

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
23 August 2024
Reason
During product testing, Olympus identified an intermittent loss of function of the OFP-2 Flushing Pump caused by an internal component connection failure.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0229-2025

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
21 August 2024
Reason
It was discovered during device performance testing that the CCD imaging sensors were programmed with the incorrect color correction data and therefore, specifications are not met.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0181-2025

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
13 August 2024
Reason
The term Bladder Stone was incorrectly translated in both Spanish and Portuguese to Kidney Stone(Clculo renal) on the systems Graphical User Interface (GUI), a potential to deliver an incorrect or unintended amount of energy to the patients anatomy.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of AU, CA, CL, DE, HK, JP, SG.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-0134-2025, Z-0135-2025

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
1 July 2024
Reason
Fractures and breakages in packaging trays and Tyvek covers, which may result in a sterility breach
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of CA, DE, AU, SG, KR.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-2540-2024, Z-2542-2024, Z-2541-2024

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
21 June 2024
Reason
Electrosurgical Generators ESG-410 does not power on upon use, may result in delays in initiating treatment or prolonged surgery
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-2415-2024

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
31 May 2024
Reason
Difficulties in pairing the wireless footswitch with the Soltive Laser, potentially delaying the surgical procedure.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Canada, Chile, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-2504-2024, Z-2506-2024, Z-2505-2024

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
24 April 2024
Reason
A subset of the ES4K systems do not have complete records for earth leakage testing. The earth leakage test is a series of measurements intended to confirm that the amount of electrical current flowing to the earth is within standard limits
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Germany, Hong Kong.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-2233-2024

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
18 April 2024
Reason
The required leakage test was not performed following of a re-work for a non-conformity. This could potentially result in liquid ingress into the eyepiece and cause a foggy image.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the state of NY.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-2029-2024

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
3 April 2024
Reason
Potential for distal end of the sheath to break off during a procedure.
Distribution
Domestic: Nationwide Distribution; Foreign: Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1888-2024

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
7 March 2024
Reason
Upon initial activation of the seal function, the POWERSEAL non-conformance results in an immediate Incomplete Seal Cycle tone with the accompanying message on the generator screen, and no energy would be delivered to the device resulting in delay in surgery.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of AU, CA, HK, KR.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-1701-2024, Z-1699-2024, Z-1700-2024

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
1 March 2024
Reason
Due to increase in complaints for the KD-640L and KD-645L Triangle Tip Electrosurgical Knives breaking off during use -issuing reminder to users to utilize the electrosurgical knife in accordance with the Instructions for Use, which details critical specifications regarding electrosurgical unit compatibility and output due to reports of serious injury
Distribution
Nationwide
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-1548-2024, Z-1547-2024

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
17 February 2024
Reason
A deterioration of the cutting knife, including overheating and burning, can contribute to tip breakage during use.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-1222-2026, Z-1223-2026

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
29 January 2024
Reason
A non-compliant power cord may have been supplied in regions that do not utilize the Type B or Type E/F plug configurations.
Distribution
Domestic: OUS Only; International distribution in the states of Australia, Chile, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand and Singapore.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-1384-2024, Z-1385-2024

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
16 January 2024
Reason
Water filter may have been assembled incorrectly, resulting in unfiltered tap water being used for reprocessing. This may expose a patient to a potentially contaminated device, presenting a risk of infection or sepsis.
Distribution
Domestic US distribution nationwide.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1009-2024

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
16 January 2024
Reason
Japanese IFU version had slightly different language and illustrations from the English IFU, which could contribute to the tip and plate falling off. In order to maintain consistency globally, the Japanese IFU will be updated to reflect the instructions in the English IFU
Distribution
International distribution to the country of Japan.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1368-2024

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
11 January 2024
Reason
Specific repaired colonovideoscopes were assembled without an adhesive which protects them from certain physical conditions such as high levels of vibration, fluctuation in temperature or severe shock loads.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-1210-2024, Z-1208-2024, Z-1205-2024, Z-1209-2024, Z-1207-2024, Z-1214-2024, Z-1206-2024, Z-1213-2024, Z-1212-2024, Z-1211-2024

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
5 January 2024
Reason
The BICOAG Hemostasis Probe with a coaxial plug was mispackaged into the package and labeled as a BICOAG Hemostasis Probe with a fixed pin connector.
Distribution
International distribution only.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1481-2024

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
15 December 2023
Reason
The jaw may fracture prior to the procedure during the inspection instructed per the IFU, or during the procedure.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Canada, Germany, Mexico, P.R. China, Singapore, South Korea.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1167-2024

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
11 December 2023
Reason
The expiration date is missing from the primary (inner) packaging. The secondary (outer) box label correctly states the expiration date of February 12, 2033, for this lot
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1004-2024

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
8 December 2023
Reason
Single Use Distal Cover MAJ-2315 may unexpectedly detach from the duodenoscope during use result include the risk of mucosal injury, tissue damage, bleeding, perforation, or obstruction due to retained distal cover in the gastrointestinal tract that would require urgent medical intervention for removal, and/or burns from the use an uncovered duodenoscope distal end. Detachment of a distal cover in the oral cavity may result in aspiration, airway obstruction, or respiratory distress and would require immediate medical intervention for removal.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1071-2024

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
4 December 2023
Reason
The strippers and cleavers are provided non-sterile and labelled as reusable/autoclavable. Olympus does not have validated cleaning and sterilization instructions. Use of a non-sterile fiber stripper or cleaver on a sterile fiber poses a risk of contamination.
Distribution
US Nationwide. Global Distribution
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-0716-2024, Z-0717-2024

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
4 December 2023
Reason
Affected products may potentially have a breached sterile pouch seal. A breached sterile pouch seal may lead to minor procedure delays (if noticed prior to use) or patient infections (if not noticed prior to use in patient).
Distribution
Domestic distribution to the following states: AK AR AZ CA FL GA IA ID IN KS KY LA MA MI NC ND NE NJ NY OR PA SC SD TN TX VA WI International distribution to Canada, Latin America, and Europe.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0718-2024

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
1 December 2023
Reason
Olympus identified inconsistencies in the Instructions for Use regarding cleaning the fiber tip and fiber cleaving and stripping instructions. Following the current instructions presents the potential for the fiber to break during use, which may cause burns, procedure delays, prolonged surgery, and foreign body in patient.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Europe, Hong Kong, Australia, Japan, Singapore, and Latin America.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0748-2024

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
20 November 2023
Reason
Instructions for Use-User Deviations related to the reprocessing of the videoscope detailed in the Reprocessing Manual Instructions. The steps are required for the proper reprocessing of these videoscopes
Distribution
Nationwide
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-0644-2024, Z-0645-2024

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
10 November 2023
Reason
Product balloon issues: inflating, deflating and/or retrieving the devices; reports of bursting and leaking and events involving foreign body in patient and prolonged procedure.
Distribution
Nationwide. Foreign: AU BR BR CA DE HK IN JP SG
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-0939-2024, Z-0943-2024, Z-0933-2024, Z-0936-2024, Z-0938-2024, Z-0940-2024, Z-0941-2024, Z-0934-2024, Z-0942-2024, Z-0944-2024, Z-0935-2024, Z-0937-2024

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
6 November 2023
Reason
Reports of a pink or green coloration of the image. If the issue is encountered during a procedure, device exchange could potentially result in prolonged surgery; potential visual impacts mucosal injury or bleeding may occur.
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0697-2024

Ongoing Class I Medical devices

Recall started
12 October 2023
Reason
There is a risk of endobronchial combustion if high-frequency cauterization is performed while supplying oxygen [and/or] the electrode section of the electrosurgical accessory is too close to the distal end of the endoscope.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-0194-2024, Z-0193-2024, Z-0189-2024, Z-0191-2024, Z-0192-2024, Z-0190-2024

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
2 October 2023
Reason
Sterilization failures when devices are sterilized per the Reprocessing Manual due to lack of drying time for the endoscope channel.
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0288-2024

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
2 October 2023
Reason
Incorrect pouch labels, the contents within the mislabeled pouch were Roller Bar electrodes.
Distribution
US: AL, FL, GA, KS, LA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, TX, WI & WV and Canada.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0568-2024

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
28 September 2023
Reason
Fiberscopes do not have adequate data to support that the suction flow rate meets the device specification.
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AK, AL, AZ, CA, GA, IL, IN, MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, OH, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV & AP (Armed Forces Pacific) and the countries of OUS: EMEA, Japan and Australia.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0557-2024

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
25 September 2023
Reason
Olympus has become aware of an increased trend of both repairs and customer complaints reporting "UHI-4 stopping air supply due to the front panel LED turning off".
Distribution
Domestic: Nationwide Distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1375-2024

Ongoing Class I Medical devices

Recall started
22 September 2023
Reason
There have been reports of patients suffering arrhythmias, reported as short cardiac arrests, during surgical procedures where UHI-4s were used. These events may have been due to an over insufflation of the abdominal cavity resulting from use of the UHI-4 during the procedures.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0075-2024

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
14 September 2023
Reason
Certain serial numbers of the CV-190 do not start up properly because parts that deviated from the specification were assembled into the power supply unit.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0056-2025

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
12 September 2023
Reason
Thunderbeats blue seal button may remain in the engaged position after the button is released and not immediately return to a neutral position may result in prolonged surgery
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-0108-2024, Z-0109-2024

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
10 August 2023
Reason
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
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of CN, DE, HK, IT, KR, SG, TH, TW.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-2664-2023, Z-2663-2023, Z-2659-2023, Z-2661-2023, Z-2662-2023, Z-2660-2023

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
27 July 2023
Reason
Complaint of endoscope model becoming lodged in the endotracheal tube connector due to diameter being too large.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-2502-2023, Z-2503-2023, Z-2501-2023, Z-2490-2023, Z-2491-2023, Z-2500-2023, Z-2499-2023, Z-2494-2023, Z-2504-2023, Z-2492-2023, Z-2497-2023, Z-2496-2023 and 3 more

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
27 July 2023
Reason
Recent reports of patient infection.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-2467-2023

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
20 July 2023
Reason
IFU labeling is being updated to revise EtO gas mixture and elimination of reusable cleaning brushes.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TX, UT, WA, and WI.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-2480-2023

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
12 July 2023
Reason
The air/water valve MAJ-1444 used with OER-Pro and OER-Elite may become damaged and result in loss of the one-way valve functionality by repeated automated endoscope reprocessing in Olympus OER machines, causing body fluid could backflow into the air/water channel of the ultrasonic endoscopes during the procedure.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-2447-2023

Ongoing Class I Medical devices

Recall started
8 June 2023
Reason
There have been complaints of endobronchial combustion during therapeutic laser procedures with the bronchoscope.
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-2012-2023, Z-2017-2023, Z-2015-2023, Z-2014-2023, Z-2011-2023, Z-2013-2023, Z-2016-2023

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
8 June 2023
Reason
Additional Caution statements in IFU: (1) Due to complaints where the loop wire at the distal end of the HF resection electrode broke after getting in contact with metal objects, such as other endoscopic equipment, implants or stents. As a result, fragments can fall inside the patient and must be retrieved. (2) The second Caution refers to the risk of sparkover when getting in contact with metal parts as this can cause uncontrolled heating of the HF-resection electrode and may result in damage and breakage to the HF-resection electrode tip
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-2413-2023

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
26 May 2023
Reason
Revised OER-Pro, OER-Elite, OER-Mini endoscope reprocessor labeling- the LF-V and LF-P are no longer compatible endoscopes for reprocessing in the OERs. The addendum highlights the following changes: 1. Removal of LF-V and LF-P as compatible with the OER 2. Change conditions for ETO gas sterilization from 12% EtO to 100% EtO 3. Removing the reusable cleaning brush for the manual cleaning. Single Use brushes remain compatible
Distribution
Nationwide
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-2341-2023, Z-2343-2023, Z-2344-2023, Z-2340-2023, Z-2342-2023

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
19 May 2023
Reason
Dilator tips may break in the package and in patients during surgical procedures.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - United States Nationwide and the countries of South Korea, Canada, Australia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, and Germany.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-2401-2023

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
15 May 2023
Reason
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
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and OUS (foreign) to countries of: CN, DE, HK, IT, KR, SG, TH & TW.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-2267-2023, Z-2264-2023, Z-2262-2023, Z-2263-2023, Z-2266-2023, Z-2269-2023, Z-2265-2023, Z-2268-2023

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
4 May 2023
Reason
Complaints on clip deployment occurring during clinical procedures, leading to hazardous situations where clips fail to achieve their expected function or deploy incorrectly, potentially causing harms to patients. The complaints include reports that: 1) the clip arm does not open when the user pushes the slider, 2) the clip arm does not close when the user pulls the slider and 3) the clip detaches from the target tissue earlier than expected, after being deployed in a procedure.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-1987-2023, Z-1988-2023, Z-1989-2023, Z-1990-2023

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
18 April 2023
Reason
The Single Use Distal Cover MAJ-2315 may cause mucosal injury and/or become detached from the endoscope during use. Consequences of a detached cover could include the risk of aspiration, inhalation, or obstruction that will require urgent removal, and/or burns from an uncovered distal end.
Distribution
US Nationwide.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1613-2023

Ongoing Class III Medical devices

Recall started
31 March 2023
Reason
Product non-conformance pertaining to the angle of the needle does not meet manufacturing specifications and remained unbent, resulting to slight resistance experienced during needle advancement and retraction.
Distribution
Natiowide Foreign: Canada, Germany
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-1615-2023, Z-1616-2023

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
23 February 2023
Reason
There have been complaints that the clip did not come out of the tube sheath during the procedure.
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1418-2023

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
21 December 2022
Reason
A single CF-Q180AL colonovideoscope was utilized in a veterinary endoscopy procedure in advance of being assigned to a medical facility as a service loaner in error, potential for microbial contamination
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, FL, GA, NY, OR, VA.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1132-2023

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
13 December 2022
Reason
A grainy image is observed when using a SPiN Vision Single-Use Flexible Bronchoscope (models INS-7100 or INS-7130) with the SYS-4000 system due to an incorrect DVI cable supplied may result in prolonged procedure/surgery due to additional time to troubleshoot the device
Distribution
FL, GA, IN, MD, MS, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, VA
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1103-2023

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
4 November 2022
Reason
An incompatible HF cable may be packaged with the HF Resection Electrodes. This cable cannot be connected to the electrosurgical generator and may lead to delay or cancellation of the surgical procedure.
Distribution
US Nationwide domestic distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0424-2023

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
16 September 2022
Reason
Update to the Instruction for Use (IFU): Olympus is adding a new warning against the use of accessories which are not listed in the IFU. There have been reported adverse events involving the use of collection canisters which were not designed for use with the VC-10, which can lead to serious injuries as it does not fit properly with the VC-10.
Distribution
Domestic distribution nationwide. Foreign distribution to Canada and Japan.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0078-2023

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
12 August 2022
Reason
An out of specification component preventing the blue retention ring from keeping the rotation knob in place. This may result in a loose rotation collar and retention ring and cause delay of treatment
Distribution
Nationwide OUS: AUSTRALIA, CANADA , HONG KONG, CHINA, KOREA
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-1814-2022, Z-1813-2022, Z-1815-2022

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
7 July 2022
Reason
Mis-wired component-the improperly wired component can result in additional noise on the power supply output. Noise on the ultrasonic input circuit is not consistent with electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards and may decrease the overall reliability of the system and result in delay of treatment
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, NM.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1514-2022

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
26 May 2022
Terminated
5 February 2025
Reason
Device model and size for affected lots of Laser Fibers may be mismatched between the product's carton, immediate pouch packaging, and/or the device.
Distribution
Nationwide distribution in the US. Foreign distribution worldwide.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1296-2022

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
22 April 2022
Reason
Part (A-rubber) intended for a different model of gastrointestinal videoscope may have been used when replacing part on GIF-HQ190 during the last repair at Olympus. An Incorrect A-rubber fits tighter on the GIF-HQ190 which would not meet the intended design specifications
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, FL, NC, NY.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1275-2022

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
22 April 2022
Terminated
13 March 2024
Reason
A (Camera unit) CCD intended for a different model of colonoscope may have been installed in the CF-H180AL, viewing angle would be narrower than a normal CF-H180AL and the use of EndoTherapy devices may stick out (approximately 1.4 mm) further than normal protrusion,could lead to patient injury; specifically, mucosal damage that could result in hemorrhage or bleeding
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the state of KY.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1274-2022

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
20 April 2022
Reason
Incorrect adhesive used to secure the diopter ring and nameplate ring. Improperly connected diopter ring may result in the loss of adjustment function leading to a blurred field of vision and unintentional contact with the patients body and in rare cases perforation in the urinary tract/renal pelvis.
Distribution
CA FL MA MD MI NJ OH PR WI
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-1264-2022, Z-1263-2022, Z-1262-2022

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
31 March 2022
Terminated
25 July 2024
Reason
Forceps do not comply with Olympus standards for the amount of force required to open and close the forceps
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1122-2022

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
25 March 2022
Reason
The bending section of the URF-V2 may crack, resulting in an abnormal shape or abnormal angulation of the bending section.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the state of AZ.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1116-2022

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
18 March 2022
Reason
GF-UC140P-AL5 is no longer a compatible endoscope for reprocessing in the OER-Pro and presents an infection control risk to patients
Distribution
Nationwide
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1034-2022

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
8 March 2022
Reason
Bronchofiberscope Updated instructions on the use of certain chemicals to be used for reprocessing, conditions for ETO gas sterilization, rinsing steps after high-level disinfection, and a recommendation on using sterilization
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-1047-2022, Z-1048-2022, Z-1046-2022, Z-1049-2022

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
23 December 2021
Reason
Mislabeled Patient Charge Label indicating model number SVS-V7-00 (7mm) instead of SVS-V9-00 (9mm)
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, CA, MA, NJ, PA, SC, TX, WI.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0551-2022

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
13 December 2021
Terminated
26 December 2023
Reason
The detergent and alcohol tank tubing may have been incorrectly assembled in the OER-Elite. If the tubing is incorrectly assembled, alcohol will be dispensed instead of detergent for the cleaning cycle and detergent will be dispensed instead of alcohol for the alcohol cycle, resulting in a ineffective endoscope reprocessing and patient exposure to residual detergent
Distribution
Nationwide
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0638-2022

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
2 November 2021
Reason
Use of a TJF-Q180V with adhesive deterioration or other damages may pose a risk of endoscope contamination due to ineffective reprocessing or fluid invasion; contaminated endoscope can present an infection risk to patients.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0379-2022

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
21 September 2021
Terminated
8 September 2023
Reason
Due to manufacturing error, the Pneumoliner Bag Distal Tab that exits the Introducer shaft is in the wrong orientation. This results in the user deploying the bag upside down, which will make tissue encapsulation and bag closure more difficult, introducing the risk of trapping the small bowel/viscera in the bag at closure resulting in patient injury.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution to states of: AL, CA, CT, FL, IL, MD, MI, MN, MO, NE, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WV ; and International (foreign) distribution to: Europe.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0176-2022

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
17 August 2021
Terminated
12 January 2024
Reason
A gluing step was not performed during the manufacturing of the affected device's insertion tube. There is a potential for the insertion tube to develop a leak, which poses an infection control risk.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, IL, MA, MD, MI, NY, OH, OR, and PA.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-2497-2021

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
16 August 2021
Terminated
11 March 2024
Reason
The firm is issuing validated, new reprocessing instructions according to the FDA 2015 guidance, "Reprocessing Medical Devices in Health Care Settings: Validation Methods and Labeling."
Distribution
Domestic distribution nationwide. Product also distributed globally.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-2566-2021, Z-2572-2021, Z-2565-2021, Z-2570-2021, Z-2567-2021, Z-2564-2021, Z-2568-2021, Z-2573-2021, Z-2569-2021, Z-2571-2021

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
3 August 2021
Terminated
10 January 2023
Reason
Packaging seal defect may allow a breach of the package sterile barrier and result in patient infection.
Distribution
Nationwide
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-2423-2021

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
30 June 2021
Terminated
26 January 2024
Reason
Thermal injury following dusting and fragmenting treatment of ureteral stones when user exceeded the 20W standard presets
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution Foreign: Canada Australia Japan Hong Kong Europe Singapore
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-2294-2021

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
9 June 2021
Terminated
17 February 2023
Reason
Expired adhesive used as an electrical insulation barrier and as a secondary retention bond failed and could result in foreign body / biologic reaction within the patient and / or electrical continuity to patient causing tissue burn to critical structures.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, GA, MN, TN.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-2380-2021

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
28 January 2021
Terminated
13 March 2024
Reason
Olympus Medical Systems Corporation (OMSC) has received complaints of mucosal injury associated with the forceps elevator region of the TJF-Q190V duodenoscope, including the distal cover (model MAJ- 2315).
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY and the countries of Japan, Europe, Australia.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1292-2021

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
16 October 2020
Terminated
7 June 2022
Reason
A new inspection step was added to the cleaning and disinfection section of the Instructions For Use (IFU) for this device in order to reduce the risk of causing patient infections.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution. Model Name ------------ Quantity distributed in U.S. GF-UC140P-AL5 ------------- 1,297 devices GF-UCT150-AL5 ------------- 564 devices GF-UCT180 -------------------- 3,145 devices GF-UM20 ----------------------- 31 device
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-0498-2021, Z-0505-2021, Z-0507-2021, Z-0501-2021, Z-0503-2021, Z-0500-2021, Z-0506-2021, Z-0502-2021, Z-0499-2021, Z-0504-2021

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
31 August 2020
Terminated
14 February 2024
Reason
The BF-Q180 bronchoscope is being recalled because it does not have a 510(k) clearance, and the device is associated with a higher rate of patient infections than other comparable OMSC bronchoscopes.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and International.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-3017-2020

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
31 August 2020
Terminated
6 December 2022
Reason
The CHF-CB30S Device did not have a 510(k) clearance. Additionally, the device has been associated with breakage of the insertion section and protrusion of metal parts, as well as breakage and displacement of the rubber on the bending section during surgical procedures.
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution in states of: AK, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MS, NC, NM, NJ, NY, OR, SC, TN, WA, and WI; and International to: Japan.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0119-2021

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
14 July 2020
Terminated
7 September 2021
Reason
Mislabeled outer carton: packaged with the outer carton label stating the contents were the 70143662 Smart Piston but the inside package contents was the 70142158 Stapes Piston; see image below
Distribution
CA , FL , GA , PA Foreign: New Zealand , Switzerland
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-2814-2020, Z-2813-2020

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
5 May 2020
Terminated
18 September 2020
Reason
Products repaired with the incorrect service manual may be missing an O ring and are subject to rework with the corrected service manual.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution including in the states of FL, MI, NM, NY, OH, and OR. No international distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-2292-2020

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
23 April 2020
Terminated
9 October 2024
Reason
A component of the Olympus ShockPulse Transducer was manufactured with non-conforming material that could allow water ingress during autoclaving sterilization.
Distribution
Distribution US nationwide to states of: Texas, Ohio, New Mexico, California, Oklahoma, Michigan, Connecticut, North Carolina, Nebraska, and Pennsylvania; and Canada.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-2197-2020

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
23 March 2020
Terminated
30 November 2021
Reason
There was no data to validate that the identified endo-therapy devices were compatible with certain pleuravideoscope models. Updated Operations Manuals are being provided.
Distribution
US Nationwide
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-1762-2020, Z-1763-2020

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
12 September 2019
Reason
Berkeley Disposa-Filter may possess an insufficient ultrasonic weld defect which joins the two-halves of the filter cartridge, thus the housing could separate
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0159-2020

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
10 June 2019
Terminated
10 July 2020
Reason
WM-NP/DP2 workstations could become unstable and may fall over if the control panel arm is mounted with a video monitor weighing more than 19.8 pounds.
Distribution
Nationwide domestic distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1983-2019

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
1 April 2019
Terminated
9 June 2020
Reason
There is a potential for the single use suction valve to come apart and/or remain stuck inside the endoscope.
Distribution
The products were distributed US Nationwide.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-2148-2019

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
17 December 2018
Terminated
18 November 2020
Reason
The adhesive used in the repair of the endoscope was incorrectly prepared. It is unknown what affect the nonconforming adhesive mixture would have on the durability or effectiveness of the gluing operation for the endoscope repair.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of CT, IL, MN, MO, and NC.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-1009-2019, Z-1010-2019, Z-1008-2019, Z-1007-2019

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
8 August 2018
Terminated
17 May 2022
Reason
The attachment of non-Olympus accessories to the bronchoscope s instrument channel port may have resulted in more applied force than expected and lead to loosening of the instrument channel port.
Distribution
The products were distributed US nationwide and Canada.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-3305-2018, Z-3310-2018, Z-3289-2018, Z-3303-2018, Z-3284-2018, Z-3288-2018, Z-3298-2018, Z-3308-2018, Z-3293-2018, Z-3301-2018, Z-3302-2018, Z-3306-2018 and 18 more

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
11 May 2018
Terminated
5 May 2020
Reason
Issuance of validated, new reprocessing procedures. This corrective action is being undertaken as a result of ongoing manufacturer and FDA activities relating to reported patient infections associated with duodenoscopes. The new cleaning procedure requires additional recess flushing and forceps elevator raising/lowering steps during precleaning, manual cleaning and manual disinfection.
Distribution
Nationwide
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-2269-2018, Z-2270-2018

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
17 January 2018
Terminated
4 December 2019
Reason
Potential breakage of the endoscope s insertion tube bending section during surgical procedures
Distribution
US Nationwide and Canada
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-2518-2018

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
17 January 2018
Terminated
4 December 2019
Reason
Breakage of the endoscope's insertion tube bending section during surgical procedures.
Distribution
US Nationwide. Canada and Mexico
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-2520-2018, Z-2519-2018

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
18 August 2017
Terminated
7 July 2020
Reason
Olympus has received complaints about fragments of adhesive which detached from inside the working channel of the referenced products. Cracking, chipping, missing pieces, and delamination of the adhesive have also been reported. In one case, a fragment of the adhesive was detected inside a patient's urethra during a procedure and was retrieved without injury to the patient. The manufacturer, Olympus Winter & lbe GmbH ("OWi") has determined that adhesive can be dislodged during the intended use of the cystoscopy bridge or working insert, e.g., when inserting an instrument through the working channel. As a result, a fragment of the adhesive may fall inside the patient's bladder, urethra or uterus and would need to be retrieved, extending the length of the procedure or requiring additional surgical treatment. The adhesive is used to seal gaps inside the working channel of the cystoscopy bridges and working inserts. In 2013, the adhesive used until then was discontinued and had to be replaced. Current investigations revealed that the durability of the new adhesive is insufficient
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0696-2018

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