Olympus Corporation of the Americas: Medical Device Recall in 2021 - (Recall #: Z-2573-2021)

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:

BF-Q180-AC EVIS EXERA II Bronchovideoscope, Model No. BF-Q180-AC

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: August 16, 2021

Date Posted: October 6, 2021

Recall Number: Z-2573-2021

Event ID: 88562

Reason for Recall:

The firm is issuing validated, new reprocessing instructions according to the FDA 2015 guidance, "Reprocessing Medical Devices in Health Care Settings: Validation Methods and Labeling."

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 431

Code Information:

All serial numbers

Distribution Pattern:

Domestic distribution nationwide. Product also distributed globally.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated