Olympus recalls P60 bronchoscopes for safety updates when used with laser, plasma, or high-frequency equipment. No immediate action needed.
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 P60 bronchoscopes because using them with certain medical equipment requires updated safety instructions. This is to prevent potential risks during procedures involving lasers or plasma.
The bronchoscope can pose risks if used with specific medical equipment like lasers or plasma devices without proper safety updates. This could lead to complications during procedures if not followed correctly.
Healthcare professionals using Olympus P60 bronchoscopes with laser, plasma, or high-frequency equipment. Patients undergoing procedures with these tools may be affected.
Check for model number BF-P6: Olympus P60 bronchoscopes sold with serial numbers and UDI 4953170339196. All units are affected.
Check for additional instructions from Olympus on safe use with laser, plasma, or high-frequency equipment.
No, but you should review the updated safety instructions for use with laser, plasma, or high-frequency equipment.
The recall is for safety updates, not a hazard. No immediate action is needed.
All Olympus P60 bronchoscopes with model number BF-P60 and UDI 4953170339196 are affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0058-2026 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-0058-2026 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.
