Olympus Corporation of the Americas: Medical Device Recall in 2020 - (Recall #: Z-0500-2021)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2020.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Olympus Ultrasound Endoscope, Model number: GF-UCT180 - Product Usage: used with an Olympus universal endoscopic ultrasound center or a diagnostic system (ALOKA CO. LTD), video system center, light source, documentation equipment, monitor, EndoTherapy accessories and other ancillary equipment.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: October 16, 2020

Date Posted: December 9, 2020

Recall Number: Z-0500-2021

Event ID: 86649

Reason for Recall:

A new inspection step was added to the cleaning and disinfection section of the Instructions For Use (IFU) for this device in order to reduce the risk of causing patient infections.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 3,145 devices

Code Information:

All Serial/Lot Numbers

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution. Model Name ------------ Quantity distributed in U.S. GF-UC140P-AL5 ------------- 1,297 devices GF-UCT150-AL5 ------------- 564 devices GF-UCT180 -------------------- 3,145 devices GF-UM20 ----------------------- 31 devices GF-UM130 --------------------- 27 devices GF-UMQ130 ------------------- 373 devices GF-UM160 --------------------- 299 devices GF-UC160P-OL5 ------------- 46 devices GF-UCT160-OL5 ------------- 49 devices GF-UE160-AL5 -------------- 2,691 devices

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated