Olympus Corporation of the Americas: Medical Device Recall in 2023 - (Recall #: Z-2496-2023)

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:

Olympus Bronchovideoscope, Models BF-1TH190, BF-H190, BF-Q170, & BF-Q190.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: July 27, 2023

Date Posted: September 6, 2023

Recall Number: Z-2496-2023

Event ID: 92779

Reason for Recall:

Complaint of endoscope model becoming lodged in the endotracheal tube connector due to diameter being too large.

Status: Ongoing

Product Quantity: 9449 units

Code Information:

UDI-DI: 04953170335181, 04953170434778, 04953170335174, 04953170434754, 04953170342912, 04953170335198, 04953170434792; All Serial Numbers.

Distribution Pattern:

US Nationwide distribution.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated