Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.: Medical Device Recall in 2023 - (Recall #: Z-0345-2024)

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:

Ultrasonic gastrovideoscope-Real time ultrasound imaging,ultrasound guided needle aspiration and other endoscopic procedures within the upper gastrointestinal tract and surrounding organs Model Number: TGF-UC180J.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: September 25, 2023

Date Posted: November 29, 2023

Recall Number: Z-0345-2024

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: 5 units

Code Information:

Model Number (UDI-DI): TGF-UC180J (04953170328480).

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated