FDA Medical devices recall ·
EVIS EXERA III Duodenovideoscope Product Name: Olympus TJF-Q190V Model recall
- Recall number
- Z-0579-2026
- Date
- (initiated October 14, 2025)
- Company / brand
- Olympus Corporation of the Americas
3500 Corporate Pkwy, Center Valley, PA, United States - Category
- Medical devices › Class II
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Units affected
- 7023 units
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
Read the official FDA notice ↗
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.
Why was it recalled?
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.
What should you do?
FDA enforcement reports do not list a consumer remedy. Check the product codes below against what you have; if it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the firm's or FDA's official notice, or contact the company. If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider.
Product codes & lot numbers
Model/Catalog Number: TJF-Q190V; UDI: 04953170405563 / 04953170452024; Serial Numbers: All;
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Source: FDA (medical devices), recall Z-0579-2026. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the FDA.