Olympus recalls Ultrasonic Bronchoscope BF-UC160F-OL8 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 Ultrasonic Bronchoscope BF-UC160F-OL8 because attaching non-Olympus accessories might cause the instrument channel port to loosen. This could lead to safety issues during medical procedures.
Non-Olympus accessories attached to the instrument channel port can apply more force than expected, potentially loosening the port. This could cause the device to malfunction during medical procedures.
Healthcare professionals using the Olympus Ultrasonic Bronchoscope BF-UC160F-OL8 are most at risk. Patients undergoing procedures with this device may also be affected.
Check for the Olympus Ultrasonic Bronchoscope model BF-UC160F-OL8 with any lot code. The product was sold by Olympus Corporation of the Americas.
Ensure all accessories attached to the instrument channel port are Olympus-branded to prevent port loosening.
The recall affects healthcare professionals using the device, but patients undergoing procedures with this device may be at risk if the device malfunctions.
Check for the Olympus Ultrasonic Bronchoscope model BF-UC160F-OL8 with any lot code. The product was sold by Olympus Corporation of the Americas.
Ensure all accessories attached to the instrument channel port are Olympus-branded to prevent port loosening. No return or replacement is required.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3303-2018 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-3303-2018 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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