# FDA recall Z-2340-2023

> **Olympus Corporation of the Americas** · Class II · device recall initiated 2023-05-26.

## Product

VISERA Tracheal Intubation Videoscope OLYMPUS LF Type V- For airway management which includes endoscopic observation to access airway anatomy, endotracheal/endobronchial intubation and management.

## Reason for recall

Revised OER-Pro, OER-Elite, OER-Mini endoscope reprocessor labeling- the LF-V and LF-P are no longer compatible endoscopes for reprocessing in the OERs.  The addendum highlights the following changes:  1. Removal of LF-V and LF-P as compatible with the OER  2. Change conditions for ETO gas sterilization from 12% EtO to 100% EtO  3. Removing the reusable cleaning brush for the manual cleaning. Single Use brushes  remain compatible

## Distribution

Nationwide

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-2340-2023
- **Recalling firm:** Olympus Corporation of the Americas
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2023-05-26
- **Report date:** 2023-08-16

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Center Valley, PA, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2340-2023

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-2340-2023. Retrieved 2026-06-12 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-2340-2023. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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