Olympus recalls Model BF-XP190 bronchovideoscopes after removing reusable cleaning brushes from instructions. Single-use brushes remain compatible with the device.
Olympus has updated the instructions for use: Reusable cleaning brushes have been removed from the manual cleaning. Single use brushes remain compatible.
Olympus is recalling its EVIS EXERA III bronchovideoscopes (model BF-XP190) because the updated instructions no longer mention reusable cleaning brushes. This change means users must now use single-use brushes only, which are still compatible with the device.
The recall involves removing reusable cleaning brushes from the instructions. This change means users must now use single-use brushes, which are still compatible with the device. There is no risk of injury from this update.
Medical professionals using the EVIS EXERA III bronchovideoscope (model BF-XP190) are affected. Those who have the device and follow the updated cleaning instructions are at minimal risk.
Check for the model number BF-XP190 on the EVIS EXERA III bronchovideoscope. The device has a unique identifier (UDI-DI: 04953170342134) and all serial numbers are included in the recall.
Check the updated instructions for the EVIS EXERA III bronchovideoscope to confirm single-use brushes are the only cleaning option.
No, reusable cleaning brushes have been removed from the instructions. Only single-use brushes are compatible with the device.
The recall does not require returning the device. Users must follow the updated cleaning instructions with single-use brushes.
The model number is BF-XP190 for the EVIS EXERA III bronchovideoscope.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0687-2024 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-0687-2024 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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