Olympus recalls Bronchovideoscope BF-XP1:160F due to potential loosening of the instrument channel port when non-Olympus accessories are attached. All units are affected.
The attachment of non-Olympus accessories to the bronchoscope s instrument channel port may have resulted in more applied force than expected and lead to loosening of the instrument channel port.
Olympus is recalling its Bronchovideoscope BF-XP160F models because attaching non-Olympus accessories might cause the instrument channel port to loosen. This could lead to safety issues during medical procedures.
The hazard occurs when non-Olympus accessories are attached to the instrument channel port. This can apply more force than expected, causing the port to loosen. Loose ports may lead to safety risks during medical procedures.
Healthcare professionals using the Bronchovideoscope BF-XP160F are most at risk. Patients undergoing procedures with this device may also be affected if the port loosens.
Check for the Bronchovideoscope BF-XP160F model with any lot code. This product was sold by Olympus Corporation of the Americas.
Inspect the instrument channel port for looseness after attaching non-Olympus accessories.
The attachment of non-Olympus accessories to the instrument channel port may cause it to loosen, potentially leading to safety risks during medical procedures.
The Bronchovideoscope BF-XP160F with any lot code is affected. This product was sold by Olympus Corporation of the Americas.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so check the instrument port for looseness after attaching non-Olympus accessories.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3305-2018 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-3305-2018 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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