Olympus recalls specific bronchovideoscope models due to risk of endoscope becoming lodged in endotracheal tube connectors, potentially causing breathing issues. Affected models include BF-1T180, BF-1TQ180, BF-P180, and BF-Q180.
Complaint of endoscope model becoming lodged in the endotracheal tube connector due to diameter being too large.
Olympus is recalling four specific bronchovideoscope models because the endoscope design may become lodged in the endotracheal tube connector. This could cause breathing problems during medical procedures. Affected users should check their device model and contact Olympus for guidance.
The endoscope's diameter is too large for the endotracheal tube connector, which can cause it to become lodged. This may block the airway and lead to breathing difficulties during medical procedures.
Healthcare professionals using the Olympus bronchovideoscope models listed in the recall are most at risk. Patients undergoing procedures with these devices may also be affected if the endoscope becomes lodged.
Check if your bronchovideoscope has a model number of BF-1T180, BF-1TQ180, BF-P180, or BF-Q180. The recall includes all serial numbers listed in the UDI-DI codes provided.
Identify your bronchovideoscope model to see if it matches the recalled models: BF-1T180, BF-1TQ180, BF-P180, or BF-Q180.
Reach out to Olympus Corporation of the Americas for further instructions on how to address the issue.
The endoscope model may become lodged in the endotracheal tube connector due to its diameter being too large, which could cause breathing problems during medical procedures.
The affected models are BF-1T180, BF-1TQ180, BF-P180, and BF-Q180.
No, but you should check your device model and contact Olympus for guidance as the recall requires caution.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2493-2023 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-2493-2023 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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