FDA · Class II · October 7, 2026

Olympus Corporation of the Americas recall: Olympus M3 Gold Autoclavable Foroblique Telescope 30 and 1 more product

Olympus Corporation of the Americas is recalling Olympus M3 Gold Autoclavable Foroblique Telescope 30 and 1 more product – 72 units; 50 units. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration published the recall on October 7, 2026; it began on August 24, 2026. Distributed International distribution to the country of Japan..

Serious Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the chance of serious harm is remote.

Illustration: An FDA laboratory that tests medical devices – not the recalled product. Photo: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, public domain.

Product	Olympus M3 Gold Autoclavable Foroblique Telescope 30 and 1 more product
Brand	Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Type	Medical devices
Classification	Class II
Recall date	August 24, 2026
Published by FDA	October 7, 2026
Quantity	72 units; 50 units
Recall ID	99779

As listed by FDA

Recalled products (2)

Olympus M3 Gold Autoclavable Foroblique Telescope 30. Model Number: M3-30A.
FDA recall number
Z-3299-2026
Codes, lots and dates
Model Number: M3-30A. UDI-DI: 00821925005679. All Serial Numbers.
Quantity
72 units
Classification
Class II
Olympus M3 Gold Autoclavable Lateral Telescope 70. Model Number: M3-70A.
FDA recall number
Z-3300-2026
Codes, lots and dates
Model Number: M3-70A. UDI-DI: 00821925005686. All Serial Numbers.
Quantity
50 units
Classification
Class II

Exactly as the agency lists them

Identifiers and details

FDA event ID: 99779
Initiated: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Status: Ongoing
Firm location: Center Valley, PA, United States

Why it was recalled

The reason the FDA lists: “There are identified discrepancies between the sterilization parameters listed in the Instructions for Use and the sterilization parameters listed in the Japanese package insert.”

Where it was sold

Distribution as the FDA records it: “International distribution to the country of Japan.”

What to do

Compare the recall numbers, lot numbers and expiration dates with what you have. Do not stop a prescribed medicine or device without talking to your pharmacist or doctor – they can arrange a replacement from an unaffected lot.

Official notice: FDA Enforcement Report record (event 99779, openFDA) – the same recall numbers can be searched in the FDA Enforcement Report.

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Sep 30, 2026	Olympus Corporation of the Americas recall: Olympus EZDilate Endoscopic Balloon Dilator Wired-guided 11Medical devices · 305 units	Potential for the inflation chart label affixed to the shaft of the device to be incorrect… Serious	FDA Class II
Sep 30, 2026	Olympus Corporation of the Americas recall: Olympus BiCOAG Hemostasis Probe 10Fr Coaxial Connector and 3 more productsMedical devices · 404 units; 105 units; 2,142 units; 816 units	Potential for detachment of ceramic tip due to manufacturing without the designated amount… Serious	FDA Class II
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FAQ

About this recall

Is Olympus Corporation of the Americas Olympus M3 Gold Autoclavable Foroblique Telescope 30 recalled?

Yes. Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalled it on August 24, 2026; FDA published it October 7, 2026 (Class II). Only the lots, dates or models listed on this page are included.

Why was it recalled?

There are identified discrepancies between the sterilization parameters listed in the Instructions for Use and the sterilization parameters listed in the Japanese package insert.

What should I do if I have it?

Where was it sold?

International distribution to the country of Japan..

Recalls

More recalls

Source: recall records published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA Enforcement Reports), the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected twice a day. Product names, lot codes, dates and model numbers are shown exactly as the agency lists them; the agency's notice is the authority. 77.today is not affiliated with any of these agencies.