Olympus Corporation of the Americas recall records

323 reported ongoing

327 records in this archive. Latest source date Aug 18, 2026.

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Archive changed Oct 1, 2026. USDA FSIS records are unavailable; check FSIS directly. Source coverage and dates.

Records and reported status

FDA device enforcement

Water Filter MAJ-2318. This MAJ-2318 water filter has been designed to be used with Olympus endoscope reprocessor for prevent contamination of the rinse water. The MAJ-2318 wate...

Water filter may have been assembled incorrectly, resulting in unfiltered tap water being used for reprocessing. This may expose a patient to a potentially contaminated device, presenting a risk of infection or sepsis.

Class IIReported ongoing

Distribution: Domestic US distribution nationwide.

Official source for Water Filter MAJ-2318. This MAJ-2318 water filter has been designed to be used with Olympus endos...
FDA device enforcement

InstaClear Lens Cleaner-indicated for use during routine diagnostic procedures and during endoscopic sinus surgery. Model Number: LCS1500UNOL LCS1800UNST LCS4K00UNOL LCS1530BTOL...

Japanese IFU version had slightly different language and illustrations from the English IFU, which could contribute to the tip and plate falling off. In order to maintain consistency globally, the Japanese IFU will be updated to reflect the instructions in ...

Class IIReported ongoing

Distribution: International distribution to the country of Japan.

Official source for InstaClear Lens Cleaner-indicated for use during routine diagnostic procedures and during endosco...
FDA device enforcement

Olympus/Gyrus Paparrela-Type Vent Tube 1.02MM, Silicone, Sterile- to ventilate the middle ear subsequent to otitis media Model: 240044

The expiration date is missing from the primary (inner) packaging. The secondary (outer) box label correctly states the expiration date of February 12, 2033, for this lot

Class IIReported ongoing

Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia.

Official source for Olympus/Gyrus Paparrela-Type Vent Tube 1.02MM, Silicone, Sterile- to ventilate the middle ear sub...
FDA device enforcement

Single Use Distal Cover MAJ-2315 Used with: EVIS EXERA III Duodenovideoscope TJF-Q190V- designed to be attached to Olympus duodenovideoscopes to cover the distal end of the inse...

Single Use Distal Cover MAJ-2315 may unexpectedly detach from the duodenoscope during use result include the risk of mucosal injury, tissue damage, bleeding, perforation, or obstruction due to retained distal cover in the gastrointestinal tract that would r...

Class IIReported ongoing

Distribution: US Nationwide distribution.

Official source for Single Use Distal Cover MAJ-2315 Used with: EVIS EXERA III Duodenovideoscope TJF-Q190V- designed ...
FDA device enforcement

Soltive SuperPulsed Laser System TFL Fiber Stripper, Model Numbers TFL-AFS150, TFL-AFS200, TFL-AFS365, TFL-AFS550, TFL-AFS940

The strippers and cleavers are provided non-sterile and labelled as reusable/autoclavable. Olympus does not have validated cleaning and sterilization instructions. Use of a non-sterile fiber stripper or cleaver on a sterile fiber poses a risk of contamination.

Class IIReported ongoing

Distribution: US Nationwide. Global Distribution

Official source for Soltive SuperPulsed Laser System TFL Fiber Stripper, Model Numbers TFL-AFS150, TFL-AFS200, TFL-AF...
FDA device enforcement

Soltive SuperPulsed Laser System TFL FIBER CLEAVER, Model Number TFL-AFC

The strippers and cleavers are provided non-sterile and labelled as reusable/autoclavable. Olympus does not have validated cleaning and sterilization instructions. Use of a non-sterile fiber stripper or cleaver on a sterile fiber poses a risk of contamination.

Class IIReported ongoing

Distribution: US Nationwide. Global Distribution

Official source for Soltive SuperPulsed Laser System TFL FIBER CLEAVER, Model Number TFL-AFC
FDA device enforcement

SOLTIVE SuperPulsed Laser Fibers, Model No. TFL-FBX200BS

Affected products may potentially have a breached sterile pouch seal. A breached sterile pouch seal may lead to minor procedure delays (if noticed prior to use) or patient infections (if not noticed prior to use in patient).

Class IIReported ongoing

Distribution: Domestic distribution to the following states: AK AR AZ CA FL GA IA ID IN KS KY LA MA MI NC ND NE NJ NY OR PA SC SD TN TX VA WI International distribution to Canada, Latin Ameri...

Official source for SOLTIVE SuperPulsed Laser Fibers, Model No. TFL-FBX200BS
FDA device enforcement

SOLTIVE SuperPulsed Laser Fibers Model Numbers TFL-FBX150S, TFL-FBX200S, TFL-FBX365S, TFL-FBX550S, TFL-FBX940S, TFL-FBX150BS, TFL-FBX200BS

Olympus identified inconsistencies in the Instructions for Use regarding cleaning the fiber tip and fiber cleaving and stripping instructions. Following the current instructions presents the potential for the fiber to break during use, which may cause burns...

Class IIReported ongoing

Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Europe, Hong Kong, Australia, Japan, Singapore, and Latin America.

Official source for SOLTIVE SuperPulsed Laser Fibers Model Numbers TFL-FBX150S, TFL-FBX200S, TFL-FBX365S, TFL-FBX550S...

Reasons in these listed records

  • Water filter may have been assembled incorrectly, resulting in unfiltered tap water being used for reprocessing. This may expose a patient to a potentially contaminated device, presenting a risk of infection or sepsis.
  • Japanese IFU version had slightly different language and illustrations from the English IFU, which could contribute to the tip and plate falling off. In order to maintain consistency globally, the Japanese IFU will be updated to reflect the instructions in the English IFU
  • Specific repaired colonovideoscopes were assembled without an adhesive which protects them from certain physical conditions such as high levels of vibration, fluctuation in temperature or severe shock loads.
  • The BICOAG Hemostasis Probe with a coaxial plug was mispackaged into the package and labeled as a BICOAG Hemostasis Probe with a fixed pin connector.

These examples come from this result page and are not a ranking of every recall reason.

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