Olympus recalls Bronchovideoscope BF-240 models with non-Olympus accessories that may loosen the instrument channel port, risking injury during use. Affected units include all lot codes.
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 Bronchovideoscope BF-2:40 models because attaching non-Olympus accessories can cause the instrument channel port to loosen, potentially leading to injury during medical procedures. This recall affects all units sold with non-Olympus accessories.
Non-Olympus accessories attached to the instrument channel port may apply more force than expected, causing the port to loosen. This could lead to injury during medical procedures if the port becomes dislodged.
Healthcare professionals using the Bronchovideoscope BF-240 with non-Olympus accessories are most at risk. Patients undergoing procedures with these devices could also be affected.
Check if your Bronchovideoscope BF-240 has non-Olympus accessories attached to the instrument channel port. All lot codes are affected by this recall.
Inspect the instrument channel port for non-Olympus accessories that may have been attached.
The attachment of non-Olympus accessories to the instrument channel port may apply more force than expected, causing the port to loosen and potentially leading to injury during medical procedures.
Check if your Bronchovideoscope BF-240 has non-Olympus accessories attached to the instrument channel port. If so, contact Olympus for guidance.
Yes, all Bronchovideoscope BF-240 models with non-Olympus accessories are affected by this recall.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3289-2018 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-3289-2018 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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