Olympus Corporation of the Americas: Medical Device Recall in 2023 - (Recall #: Z-0288-2024)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2023.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

EVIS EXERA III Gastrointestinal Videoscope

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: October 2, 2023

Date Posted: November 15, 2023

Recall Number: Z-0288-2024

Event ID: 93212

Reason for Recall:

Sterilization failures when devices are sterilized per the Reprocessing Manual due to lack of drying time for the endoscope channel.

Status: Ongoing

Product Quantity: 1687 units

Code Information:

Model No. GIF-1TH190; UDI-DI: 04953170343360; All Serial Numbers.

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide Distribution.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated