FDA Device recall Z-0332-2024
Rhinolaryngoscope-for endoscopic diagnosis and treatment within the nasal lumens and airway anatomy (including nasopharyngeal and trachea)
- FDA Device
- Class II
- ongoing
- Published 2023-11-29
On 2023-11-29 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Rhinolaryngoscope-for endoscopic diagnosis and treatment within the nasal lumens and airway anatomy (including nasopharyngeal and trachea) by Aizu Olympus, citing 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 end….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-0332-2024 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | ongoing |
| Initiated | 2023-09-25 |
| Published | 2023-11-29 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:56 UTC |
| Company | Aizu Olympus |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Rhinolaryngoscope-for endoscopic diagnosis and treatment within the nasal lumens and airway anatomy (including nasopharyngeal and trachea). Model Numbers: ENF-T3, ENF-VT2, ENF-VT3.
Reason
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
Identifiers
| code_info | Model Number (UDI-DI): ENF-T3 (04953170307188), ENF-VT2 (04953170339509), ENF-VT3 (04953170411526). |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:56 UTC. Current status: ongoing.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0332-2024%22
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