# FDA recall Z-0327-2024

> **Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.** · Class II · device recall initiated 2023-09-25.

## Product

Bronchoscope-for endoscopy and endoscopic surgery within the airways and tracheobronchial tree.   Model Numbers: BF-1T150, BF-1T60, BF-1TH190, BF-1TQ170, BF-3C160, BF-3C40, BF-H190, BF-MP190F, BF-MP60, BF-P150, BF-P190, BF-P60, BF-Q170, BF-Q190, BF-XP190, BF-XP60, BF-XT160, BF-XT190.   510(k)s: K023984, K121959, K963033, K172726, K201758, K033225, K183419.

## 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

## Distribution

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-0327-2024
- **Recalling firm:** Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2023-09-25
- **Report date:** 2023-11-29

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Aizuwakamatsu, N/A, Japan

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0327-2024

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-0327-2024. Retrieved 2026-07-20 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-0327-2024. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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