Olympus Corporation of the Americas: Medical Device Recall in 2021 - (Recall #: Z-0379-2022)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2021.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

EVIS EXERA II DUODENOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS TJF-Q180V Model Number: TJF-Q180V

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: November 2, 2021

Date Posted: December 22, 2021

Recall Number: Z-0379-2022

Event ID: 88981

Reason for Recall:

Use of a TJF-Q180V with adhesive deterioration or other damages may pose a risk of endoscope contamination due to ineffective reprocessing or fluid invasion; contaminated endoscope can present an infection risk to patients.

Status: Ongoing

Product Quantity: 14,447 units

Code Information:

All serial numbers. UDI: 04953170339967

Distribution Pattern:

US Nationwide distribution.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated