Olympus recalls EVIS EXERA III Bronchovideoscopes due to updated cleaning instructions removing reusable brushes. Affected models include BF-P190 with specific serial numbers.
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-P190) because the latest instructions no longer mention reusable cleaning brushes. This update means users must now use single-use brushes only, which could lead to improper cleaning if not followed correctly.
The recall involves updated cleaning instructions that no longer list reusable cleaning brushes. This means users might mistakenly use brushes that are not designed for single use, potentially leading to inadequate cleaning and infection risks.
Users of the Olympus EVIS EXERA III Bronchovideoscope (model BF-P190) with serial numbers starting with 04953170342110 are affected. Medical professionals using this device for bronchoscopy procedures are most at risk if they continue using reusable brushes.
Check your Olympus EVIS EXERA III Bronchovideoscope model number. The affected units have a unique identifier starting with 04953170342110. All serial numbers for this model are included in the recall.
Review the current cleaning instructions for your EVIS EXERA III Bronchovideoscope to ensure you are using single-use brushes only.
The recall instructions have removed reusable brushes from the manual. Users must now use single-use brushes only as per the updated guidelines.
Check your serial number to confirm if it starts with 04953170342110. If so, follow the updated cleaning instructions to use single-use brushes only.
The recall does not mention any replacements or repairs. Users must follow the updated cleaning instructions to avoid improper cleaning.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0686-2024 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-0686-2024 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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