Olympus Corporation of the Americas: Medical Device Recall in 2017 - (Recall #: Z-1929-2017)

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:

Olympus ENDOEYE HD II Video Telescopes Models: WA50040A Endoeye HD II, 10 mm, 0 deg., autoclavable; WA50042A Endoeye HD II, 10 mm, 30 deg., autoclavable; repair cable 10mm 0/30 deg., part number W7100603

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: February 10, 2017

Date Posted: May 10, 2017

Recall Number: Z-1929-2017

Event ID: 76488

Reason for Recall:

A damaged temperature sensor at the endoscope's tip can cause the endoscope's distal end to become abnormally hot.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 863 units

Code Information:

All serial numbers

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated