Olympus recalls specific bronchovideoscope models due to risk of endobronchial combustion when high-frequency cauterization is performed with oxygen. Affected models include BF-1T150, BF-1T60, BF-P150, BF-P60, and EVIS EXERA models. Contact Olympus for details.
There is a risk of endobronchial combustion if high-frequency cauterization is performed while supplying oxygen [and/or] the electrode section of the electrosurgical accessory is too close to the distal end of the endoscope.
Olympus is recalling certain bronchovideoscope models because using them with high-frequency cauterization while supplying oxygen can cause endobronchial combustion. This hazard could lead to serious injury during medical procedures.
The hazard occurs when the electrode section of the electrosurgical accessory is too close to the end of the endoscope during high-frequency cauterization with oxygen supply. This can cause the tissue to ignite, leading to endobronchial combustion.
Healthcare professionals using the recalled bronchovideoscopes for procedures involving high-frequency cauterization. Patients undergoing surgery with these devices are at risk if the hazard occurs.
Check for model numbers BF-1T150, BF-1T60, BF-P150, BF-P60, or EVIS EXERA on the device. The recall covers specific units with unique identifiers listed in the official notice.
Identify the model number on the bronchovideoscope to see if it matches the recalled models: BF-1T150, BF-1T60, BF-P150, BF-P60, or EVIS EXERA.
The affected models are Olympus BF-1T150, BF-1T60, BF-P150, BF-P60, and EVIS EXERA bronchovideoscopes.
There is a risk of endobronchial combustion if high-frequency cauterization is performed while supplying oxygen, or if the electrode section is too close to the end of the endoscope.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Olympus directly for instructions on next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0189-2024 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-0189-2024 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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