Olympus recalls specific bronchovideoscope models due to risk of endoscope becoming lodged in endotracheal tube connector. Affected models include BF-1T150, BF-1T60, and others. Contact Olympus for details.
Complaint of endoscope model becoming lodged in the endotracheal tube connector due to diameter being too large.
Olympus is recalling several bronchovideoscope models because the endoscope can become lodged in the endotracheal tube connector due to its diameter being too large. This could cause breathing difficulties during medical procedures. Affected models include BF-1T150, BF-1T60, BF-MP60, and others.
The endoscope's diameter is too large for the endotracheal tube connector, which can cause it to become lodged. This may lead to breathing difficulties during medical procedures if the endoscope gets stuck. The hazard is specific to the connector design and not a general safety issue.
Healthcare professionals using the recalled bronchovideoscopes are most at risk. Patients undergoing procedures with these devices may experience breathing issues if the endoscope becomes lodged.
Check if your bronchovideoscope has a model number listed in the recall: BF-1T150, BF-1T60, BF-MP60, BF-P150, BF-P60, BF-PE2, BF-TE2, or BF-XT160. All serial numbers are affected.
Review your bronchovideoscope's model number to see if it matches the recalled models listed in the notice.
The endoscope's diameter is too large for the endotracheal tube connector, which can cause it to become lodged during use.
The affected models are BF-1T150, BF-1T60, BF-MP60, BF-P150, BF-P60, BF-PE2, BF-TE2, and BF-XT160.
Check the model number on your bronchovideoscope; if it matches the listed models, it is affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2490-2023 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-2490-2023 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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