Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.: Medical Device Recall in 2023 - (Recall #: Z-0333-2024)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2023.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Gastroscope-endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) and for endoscopic surgery within the upper digestive tract. Model Numbers: GF-UC140P-AL5, GF-UCT180, GF-UE160-AL5.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: September 25, 2023

Date Posted: November 29, 2023

Recall Number: Z-0333-2024

Event ID: 93222

Reason for Recall:

Channel air drying process was not validated, and that a small percentage of scopes returned to customers after repair had a wet channel. Water remaining in the channel of the endoscopes has the potential for contamination that could lead to the risk of infection

Status: Ongoing

Product Quantity: 680 units

Code Information:

Model Numbers: GF-UC140P-AL5 (04953170356322), GF-UCT180 (04953170356339), GF-UE160-AL5 (04953170356261).

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated