Olympus recalls BF-Q180 bronchovideoscopes with non-Olympus accessories that may loosen the instrument channel port, risking injury during use.
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 all Bronchovideoscope BF-Q180 models due to a risk that non-Olympus accessories could loosen the instrument channel port, potentially causing injury during use.
Non-Olympus accessories attached to the instrument channel port can 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-Q180 are most at risk if they attach non-Olympus accessories. Patients using the device may also be affected if the port loosens during procedures.
Check for the Bronchovideoscope BF-Q180 model with any lot code. The device is sold by Olympus Corporation of the Americas.
Remove any non-Olympus accessories attached to the instrument channel port.
Confirm the device is a Bronchovideoscope BF-Q180 with any lot code.
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.
Check for non-Olympus accessories and remove them. Verify the device is a Bronchovideoscope BF-Q180 with any lot code.
Yes, if the instrument channel port loosens during use, it could cause injury during medical procedures.
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Subject: Recall Z-3301-2018 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-3301-2018 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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