Olympus Corporation of the Americas: Medical Device Recall in 2022 - (Recall #: Z-1049-2022)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2022.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

BF-1TQ180: EVIS EXERA II Bronchovideoscope

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: March 8, 2022

Date Posted: May 18, 2022

Recall Number: Z-1049-2022

Event ID: 89942

Reason for Recall:

Bronchofiberscope Updated instructions on the use of certain chemicals to be used for reprocessing, conditions for ETO gas sterilization, rinsing steps after high-level disinfection, and a recommendation on using sterilization

Status: Ongoing

Product Quantity: 242 units

Code Information:

All serial numbers. UDI: 04953170339349

Distribution Pattern:

US Nationwide distribution.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated