Olymp: Olympus recalls its BF XT40 bronchoscopes for safety updates when used with laser, argon plasma, or high-frequency therapy equipment. No immediate action needed but updates are critical for safe use.
Additional IFU updates to provide further clarification on safe and effective use of bronchoscopes when used in conjunction with laser, argon plasma coagulation, and high-frequency therapy equipment.
Olympus is recalling its BF XT40 bronchoscopes because using them with certain medical equipment like lasers or argon plasma coagulation devices requires updated safety instructions. This recall ensures safer procedures during medical treatments.
The bronchoscope can pose risks if used with specific medical equipment without updated safety instructions. This includes potential issues with laser, argon plasma coagulation, or high-frequency therapy devices during procedures.
Healthcare professionals using Olympus BF XT40 bronchoscopes with laser, argon plasma, or high-frequency therapy equipment. Patients undergoing procedures with these devices may be affected if their care involves the recalled scope.
Check for the model number BF-XT40 on the bronchoscope. The recall applies to all units sold by Olympus Corporation of the Americas.
Olympus has provided additional instructions for safe use with laser, argon plasma, and high-frequency therapy equipment.
No. The recall requires updated safety instructions but does not require stopping use.
Review the additional safety updates provided by Olympus for use with laser, argon plasma, or high-frequency therapy equipment.
The recall focuses on updated safety instructions, not an immediate risk of serious injury.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0067-2026 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-0067-2026 from Olympus. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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.
