Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported July 30, 2025
Discrepancies between sterilization instructions in the Japanese language product package inserts and those published in the manufacturer product Instructions For Use (IFU).
Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalled Ellik Latex Bulb, Ellik Evacuator. Model Number: 194-2. The Ellik Evacuator and adapt… - a moderate-severity action.
Ellik Latex Bulb, Ellik Evacuator. Model Number: 194-2. The Ellik Evacuator and adapt… was recalled by Olympus Corporation of the Americas in July 30, 2025. Reason: Discrepancies between sterilization instructions in the Japanese language product package inserts and those p…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2144-2025 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Olympus Corporation of the Americas issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Discrepancies between sterilization instructions in the Japanese language product package inserts and those p….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2144-2025 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2144-2025) was formally reported on July 30, 2025, with the manufacturer initiating the action on June 18, 2025. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Olympus Corporation of the Americas is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Center Valley, PA. Federal records list the affected scope as 48 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: Discrepancies between sterilization instructions in the Japanese language product package inserts and those published in the manufacturer product Instructions For Use (IFU). Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: International distribution to the country of Japan.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
48 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Ellik Latex Bulb, Ellik Evacuator. Model Number: 194-2. The Ellik Evacuator and adapter accessories are compatible with Gyrus ACMI Elite and Elite 2 Resection Sheaths.
Discrepancies between sterilization instructions in the Japanese language product package inserts and those published in the manufacturer product Instructions For Use (IFU).
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-2144-2025 |
| Date reported | July 30, 2025 |
| Date initiated | June 18, 2025 |
| Recalling firm | Olympus Corporation of the Americas |
| Firm location | Center Valley, PA |
| Affected scope | 48 units |
| Distribution | International distribution to the country of Japan. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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