EVIS EXERA Duodenovideoscope Olympus TJF Type 160F/VF used with an Olympus video system center, light source, documentation equipment monitors, Endo Therapy accessories and other ancillary equipment for endoscopy and endoscopic surgery within the duodenum.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Models: TJF-160F and TJF-160VF, all serial numbers
  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:
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Reason for Recall:
New reprocessing instructions for the Olympus TJF-160/VF duodenoscopes, consisting of revised manual cleaning and high level disinfection procedures they plan to implement as well as a new cleaning brush (MAJ-1534), which is enclosed with the notification.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

EVIS EXERA Duodenovideoscope Olympus TJF Type 160F/VF used with an Olympus video system center, light source, documentation equipment monitors, Endo Therapy accessories and other ancillary equipment for endoscopy and endoscopic surgery within the duodenum.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Models: TJF-160F and TJF-160VF, all serial numbers

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1845-2016

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