Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.: Medical Device Recall in 2023 - (Recall #: Z-0338-2024)

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:

Tracheal fiberscope-airway management, which includes observation to access airway anatomy, endotracheal/endobronchial intubation and management. Model Numbers: LF-DP, LF-GP, LF-TP.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: September 25, 2023

Date Posted: November 29, 2023

Recall Number: Z-0338-2024

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: 65 units

Code Information:

Model Number (UDI-DI): LF-DP (04953170136856), LF-GP (04953170061998), LF-TP (04953170317576).

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated