FDA Enforcement Class II Ongoing

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.

Recall: Z-0579-2026 · Reported December 3, 2025

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-0579-2026
Event ID
97681
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
December 3, 2025
Initiation Date
October 14, 2025
Classification Date
November 21, 2025
Address
3500 Corporate Pkwy, N/A, Center Valley, PA, 18034-8229, United States

Description

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.

Reason

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.

Code Info

Model/Catalog Number: TJF-Q190V; UDI: 04953170405563 / 04953170452024; Serial Numbers: All;

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution.

Quantity

7023 units