Olympus Gastrointestinal Videoscope GIF-1100: Incorrect Color Correction Data
Olympus recalls GIF-1100 gastrointestinal videoscopes due to incorrect color correction data in CCD sensors, potentially affecting image quality. No action needed for users.
Lower-risk recall
It was discovered during device performance testing that the CCD imaging sensors were programmed with the incorrect color correction data and therefore, specifications are not met.
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What happened, in plain English
Olympus is recalling its GIF-1100 gastrointestinal videoscopes because the CCD sensors were programmed with incorrect color correction data, which may cause the images to not meet specifications. This does not pose a safety risk but could affect image quality during medical procedures. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/54185-olympus-gastrointestinal-videoscope-gif-1100-incorrect-color-correction-data.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/54185-olympus-gastrointestinal-videoscope-gif-1100-incorrect-color-correction-data · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0181-2025
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“Olympus Gastrointestinal Videoscope GIF-1100: Incorrect Color Correction Data.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/54185-olympus-gastrointestinal-videoscope-gif-1100-incorrect-color-correction-data. Based on FDA recall #Z-0181-2025 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0181-2025%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The CCD imaging sensors in these videoscopes were programmed with incorrect color correction data, which means the device may not display images as specified. This could lead to inaccurate visual representation during medical procedures but does not cause physical harm.
Who’s affected
Medical professionals who own or use Olympus GIF-1100 gastrointestinal videoscopes are likely affected. The risk is minimal and does not involve injury or safety hazards.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model number GIF-1100 on the device. The serial numbers listed in the recall include a range of numbers starting with 2404049 through 2406298.
- Brand
Olympus- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Device Details
Verify the model number and serial number on your Olympus GIF-1100 gastrointestinal videoscope.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “US Nationwide distribution.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 2 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0181-2025 (August 21, 2024) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0181-2025 to see it in context.
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