Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 28613 |
| Brand Name: | TJF Duodenovideoscope |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | model TJF-Q180V |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Olympus (NZ) Ltd 15D Paul Matthews Road Albany Auckland |
| Contact Information: | 0508 659 6787 |
| Manufacturer: | Olympus Medical Systems Corporation |
| Issue: | The manufacturer introduced an annual TJF-Q180V inspection program whereby users are asked to return the TJF-Q180Vs in their possession for inspection. The manufacturer has observed deterioration of the TJF-Q180V's distal end adhesive. The probability of damage to or deterioration of the TJF-Q180V increases with the number of procedures performed and/or the increase in the total operating hours and/or reprocessing chemical damage. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Instructions for use to be updated |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 16/11/2021 |
