| Date Initiated by Firm | October 14, 2025 |
| Date Posted | November 21, 2025 |
| Recall Status1 |
Open3, Classified |
| Recall Number | Z-0579-2026 |
| Recall Event ID |
97681 |
| 510(K)Number | K251867 |
| Product Classification |
Duodenoscope and accessories, flexible/rigid - Product Code FDT
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| Product | Brand Name: EVIS EXERA III Duodenovideoscope
Product Name: Olympus TJF-Q190V
Model/Catalog Number: TJF-Q190V
Product Description: This instrument is intended to be used with an Olympus video system center, light source,
documentation equipment, monitor, EndoTherapy accessories (such as a biopsy forceps), and other
ancillary equipment for endoscopy and endoscopic surgery. |
| Code Information |
Model/Catalog Number: TJF-Q190V;
UDI: 04953170405563 / 04953170452024;
Serial Numbers: All;
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| FEI Number |
2429304
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Olympus Corporation of the Americas 3500 Corporate Pkwy Center Valley PA 18034-8229
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| For Additional Information Contact | Cynthia Ow 647-9993203 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Continued reports of positive cultures and infections have identified updates to the reprocessing materials to minimize potential deviations in TJF duodenoscope reprocessing. Olympus is informing users of these changes, reminding users to closely follow the operation and reprocessing instructions, and providing updated materials to users. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Device Design |
| Action | On October 14, 2025 URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION letters were sent to customers. Actions to be taken: Carefulle read the notification and ensure that all personnel are completely knowledgeable and thoroughly trained on the content of the letter. Complete the required training provided in the letter. Keep a copy of the notification with the operation manual. It is recommended to receive on-site TJF duodenoscope reprocessing training at your facility. If you have further distributed this product, identify and forward them this notification. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 7023 units |
| Distribution | US Nationwide distribution. |
| Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 The manufacturer has initiated the recall and not all products have been corrected or removed. This record will be updated as the status changes.
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| 510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = FDT
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