Gastrointestinal videoscope-indicated for use within the upper digestive tract (including the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum). Model Numbers: GIF-1TH190, GIF-1TQ160, GIF-2T160, GIF-2TH180, GIF-H170, GIF-H180, GIF-H180J, GIF-H190, GIF-HQ190, GIF-LV1, GIF-N180, GIF-Q150, GIF-Q160Z, GIF-Q180, GIF-XP180N, GIF-XP190N, GIF-XTQ160. 510(k) Numbers: K112680, K954451, K051645, K100584, K111756, K011151, K123317.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Model Numbers: GIF-1TH190 (04953170343360), GIF-1TQ160 (Not recorded), GIF-2T160 (04953170307492), GIF-2TH180 (04953170339745), GIF-H170 (04953170334115), GIF-H180 (04953170339769), GIF-H180J (04953170307539), GIF-H190 (04953170305290), GIF-HQ190 (04953170305276), GIF-LV1 (04953170312373), GIF-N180 (04953170307508), GIF-Q150 (04953170307485), GIF-Q160Z (04953170066795), GIF-Q180 (04953170307522), GIF-XP180N (04953170307515), GIF-XP190N (04953170305313), GIF-XTQ160 (04953170339837).
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.
Reason for Recall:
Channel air drying process was not validated, and that a small percentage of scopes returned to customers after repair had a wet channel. Water remaining in the channel of the endoscopes has the potential for contamination that could lead to the risk of infection
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

Gastrointestinal videoscope-indicated for use within the upper digestive tract (including the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum). Model Numbers: GIF-1TH190, GIF-1TQ160, GIF-2T160, GIF-2TH180, GIF-H170, GIF-H180, GIF-H180J, GIF-H190, GIF-HQ190, GIF-LV1, GIF-N180, GIF-Q150, GIF-Q160Z, GIF-Q180, GIF-XP180N, GIF-XP190N, GIF-XTQ160. 510(k) Numbers: K112680, K954451, K051645, K100584, K111756, K011151, K123317.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Model Numbers: GIF-1TH190 (04953170343360), GIF-1TQ160 (Not recorded), GIF-2T160 (04953170307492), GIF-2TH180 (04953170339745), GIF-H170 (04953170334115), GIF-H180 (04953170339769), GIF-H180J (04953170307539), GIF-H190 (04953170305290), GIF-HQ190 (04953170305276), GIF-LV1 (04953170312373), GIF-N180 (04953170307508), GIF-Q150 (04953170307485), GIF-Q160Z (04953170066795), GIF-Q180 (04953170307522), GIF-XP180N (04953170307515), GIF-XP190N (04953170305313), GIF-XTQ160 (04953170339837).

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0334-2024

Related Recalls

Olympus OER-Elite

Aizu Olympus Co.

Class I - Dangerous

Inform existing affected device customers about pertinent Warnings/Cautions, existing recommended maintenance schedules and that only properly trained personnel conduct repairs and maintenance.

Oct 31, 2025 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details →

Olympus OER-Pro

Aizu Olympus Co.

Class I - Dangerous

Inform existing affected device customers about pertinent Warnings/Cautions, existing recommended maintenance schedules and that only properly trained personnel conduct repairs and maintenance.

Oct 31, 2025 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details →

Olympus OER-Mini

Aizu Olympus Co.

Class I - Dangerous

Inform existing affected device customers about pertinent Warnings/Cautions, existing recommended maintenance schedules and that only properly trained personnel conduct repairs and maintenance.

Oct 31, 2025 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details →