Noah Medical recalls Galaxy bronchoscope (GALB-001) with specific serial numbers due to risk of tissue injury or pneumothorax if used in sharp bends. Affected units include those with certain serial numbers from the Galaxy System.
Not all biopsy tools meant to fit bronchoscope channel (2.1mm inner diameter/length greater or equal to 1100mm) will pass through if scope channel positioned in sharp bend (approx. greater than 100-deg.), excessive force may result in tissue injury/pneumothorax; instruments with long rigid distal sections may exhibit insertion resistance when bronchoscope bending section significantly articulated.
Noah Medical is recalling Galaxy bronchoscopes (GALB-001) that may cause tissue injury or pneumothorax if used in sharp bends. This affects specific models with certain serial numbers from the Galaxy System.
Biopsy tools that don't fit the bronchoscope's 2.1mm channel may get stuck if the scope bends sharply (over 100 degrees). This can cause tissue injury or pneumothorax. Long rigid parts may also resist insertion when the scope bends.
Healthcare professionals using the Galaxy bronchoscope system with specific serial numbers are most at risk. Patients undergoing procedures with these scopes could experience injury if the scope bends sharply.
Check the serial number on the Galaxy bronchoscope system (CRB-1502 to CRB1554). The product uses specific instructions (IFU Revision J or earlier).
Identify the serial number on the Galaxy bronchoscope system (CRB-1502 to CRB1554).
Reach out to Noah Medical for guidance on whether your specific model is affected.
Biopsy tools may get stuck if the scope bends sharply (over 100 degrees), causing tissue injury or pneumothorax. Long rigid parts may also resist insertion.
Serial numbers CRB-1502, CRB-1503, CRB-1508, CRB-1513, CRB-1514, CRB-1515, CRB-1516, CRB-1518, CRB-1519, CRB-1520, CRB-1521, CRB-1522, CRB-1523, CRB-1524, CRB-1525, CRB-1528, CRB-1530, CRB-1532, CRB-1534, CRB-1535, CRB-1537, CRB-1538, CRB1540, CRB-1541, CRB-1543, CRB1554.
No, but you should check if your serial number is affected and contact Noah Medical for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Noah Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0679-2025 — Noah Medical Noah Medical Hello, I own a Noah Medical that is covered by recall Z-0679-2025 from Noah Medical. 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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