FDA Device recall Z-2270-2018
Olympus JF-160F duodenoscopes (Model NumberJF-160F)
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2018-06-27
On 2018-06-27 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Olympus JF-160F duodenoscopes (Model NumberJF-160F) by Olympus, citing issuance of validated, new reprocessing procedures. The new cleaning procedure requires additional recess flushing and forceps elevator raising/lowering steps during precleaning,….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-2270-2018 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2018-05-11 |
| Published | 2018-06-27 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC |
| Company | Olympus |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Olympus JF-160F duodenoscopes (Model NumberJF-160F)
Reason
Issuance of validated, new reprocessing procedures. The new cleaning procedure requires additional recess flushing and forceps elevator raising/lowering steps during precleaning, manual cleaning and manual disinfection.
Identifiers
| code_info | All |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2270-2018%22
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