Olympus Corporation of the Americas: Medical Device Recall in 2017 - (Recall #: Z-1252-2017)

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:

Uretero-reno videoscope URF-V2 and URF-V2R endoscope and accessories The URF-V2/V2R endoscopes are intended for use in endoscopic diagnosis and treatment within the ureter and kidney.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: December 12, 2016

Date Posted: March 8, 2017

Recall Number: Z-1252-2017

Event ID: 75993

Reason for Recall:

Olympus has received complaints regarding the breakage of the endoscope's insertion tube bending section during surgical procedures. Some of these complaints are associated with tissue trauma, including perforation, and insertion tubes which were stuck inside the patient and had to be surgically removed.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 1,627 units (769 URF-V2 and 858 URF-V2R)

Code Information:

All serial numbers

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide distribution-US Nationwide and country of: Canada.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated