Olympus recalls BF-XT190 Bronchovideoscopes due to risk of becoming lodged in endotracheal tube connectors, potentially causing airway blockage. Affected units have specific serial numbers.
Complaint of endoscope model becoming lodged in the endotracheal tube connector due to diameter being too large.
Olymp: Olympus is recalling its BF-XT190 Bronchovideoscopes because the device's diameter may be too large to fit properly in endotracheal tube connectors, which could cause it to get stuck and block the airway. This is a serious risk for medical staff during procedures.
The Bronchovideoscope's diameter is too large for the endotracheal tube connector, which can cause the device to become lodged in the airway. This may block the airway and lead to serious breathing problems or injury.
Healthcare professionals using the Olympus Bronchovideoscope BF-XT190 model for medical procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving airway care during these procedures could also be affected.
Check if your Olympus Bronchovideoscope has the model number BF-XT190. All units with this model are affected, including those with specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Immediately stop using the Olympus Bronchovideoscope BF-XT190 model if it is in your possession.
Yes, if you have an Olympus Bronchovideoscope model BF-XT190, it is affected by this recall.
Check the model number on your Olympus Bronchovideoscope; all BF-XT190 models are affected, including those with specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Immediately stop using it and contact Olympus Corporation of the Americas for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2498-2023 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-2498-2023 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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