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Class II Recall

Olympus EVIS EXERA III Duodenovideoscope. Model Number: TJF-Q190V

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for Olympus EVIS EXERA III Duodenovideoscope. Model Number: TJF-Q190V by Olympus Corporation of the Americas. Reason: Recent post-market surveillance data suggests a possible association of higher microbial contamination levels from TJF duodenoscopes when manual clean.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-1911-2025

Action Date

2025-06-11

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

Olympus EVIS EXERA III Duodenovideoscope. Model Number: TJF-Q190V

Lot/Code Info: UDI-DI: 04953170405563. Model Number: TJF-Q190V. All serial numbers.

Quantity Affected: 12,195 units

Reason for Recall

Recent post-market surveillance data suggests a possible association of higher microbial contamination levels from TJF duodenoscopes when manual cleaning was delayed beyond one hour and a presoak was performed, compared to those TJF duodenoscopes where manual cleaning began within one hour after patient procedure.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and OUS (International) countries to: Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Ethiopia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, French Guiana, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Martinique, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Palestinian Authority, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, R¿union, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Vietnam, Yemen.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2025-05-05

Company

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 165 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 413 device-related FDA actions this month.

Olympus Corporation of the Americas has 334 FDA actions in our database, including 334 recalls.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Olympus Corporation of the Americas) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Olympus Corporation of the Americas have FDA actions?

Olympus Corporation of the Americas has 334 FDA actions in our database, including 334 recalls and 0 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-1911-2025" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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