Olympus Toomey Evacuator 30cc with Adaptor. Model Number: 188.
FDA Recall Z-2718-2026 · Posted 2026-07-10
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Recalling FirmOlympus Corporation of the Americas
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeKQT
Date Initiated2026-05-05
Product Quantity190 units
Reason for Recall
Some sterilization parameters included in the IFU may not consistently render the devices adequately sterile and therefore should no longer be used to sterilize the devices.
Firm Action
Olympus notified consignees on about 06/05/2026 via Courier, 2-day delivery. Consignees were requested to examine inventory for affected units. If affected units are on hand, replace any existing sterilization instructions for these products with those provided with the notification and add these instructions to any existing copies of the IFU. Consignees were also instructed to acknowledge receipt of the customer letter through the web portal. If affected units were further distributed, Olympus instructed consignees to identify those customers and forward the notification to them. An updated notice was sent to consignees on 06/30/2026 with further clarification regarding instructions to be used to sterilize affected devices going forward.
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Japan, EU, and Latin America.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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