# FDA recall Z-2518-2018

> **Olympus Corporation of the Americas** · Class II · device recall initiated 2018-01-17.

## Product

Uretero-reno videoscope URF-V2  Uretero-reno videoscope URF-V2R

## Reason for recall

Potential breakage of the endoscope s insertion tube bending section during surgical procedures

## Distribution

US Nationwide and Canada

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-2518-2018
- **Recalling firm:** Olympus Corporation of the Americas
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2018-01-17
- **Report date:** 2018-08-01
- **Termination date:** 2019-12-04

- **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-2518-2018

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-2518-2018. Retrieved 2026-06-02 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-2518-2018. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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