Olympus recalls EXERA III bronchovideoscopes with specific model numbers due to reported endobronchial combustion during laser procedures. Affected units include BF-H190, BF-Q190, BF-XT190, and BF-1TH190 models.
There have been complaints of endobronchial combustion during therapeutic laser procedures with the bronchoscope.
Olympus is recalling certain EXERA III bronchovideoscopes that have been reported to cause endobronchial combustion during laser procedures. This hazard could lead to serious injury if the device malfunctions during medical treatments.
The bronchoscope can cause endobronchial combustion when used with certain laser procedures. This means the device may ignite tissue inside the airways during medical treatments, potentially causing serious injury.
Healthcare professionals using the Olympus EXERA III bronchovideoscopes with model numbers BF-H190, BF-Q190, BF-XT190, or BF-1TH190 are most at risk. Patients undergoing laser procedures with these devices may also be affected.
Check for model numbers BF-H190, BF-Q190, BF-XT190, or BF-1TH190 on the device. The recall includes specific serial numbers and unique device identifiers (UDIs) listed in the official notice.
Identify the model number on your Olympus EXERA III bronchovideoscope to see if it matches BF-H190, BF-Q190, BF-XT190, or BF-1TH190.
Reach out to Olympus Corporation of the Americas for further instructions on how to address the recall.
The affected models are BF-H190, BF-Q190, BF-XT190, and BF-1TH190.
Yes, there have been complaints of endobronchial combustion during therapeutic laser procedures, which could cause serious injury.
Check the model number on your device; if it matches BF-H190, BF-Q190, BF-XT190, or BF-1TH190, 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-2017-2023 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-2017-2023 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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