Olympus recalls Bronchovideoscope BF-Q180-AC models with non-Olympus accessories that may loosen the instrument channel port, causing potential injury. 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-Q18:0-AC models because attaching non-Olympus accessories can cause the instrument channel port to loosen. This could lead to injury during use, so affected users should check their equipment and follow the recall steps.
The instrument channel port can loosen when non-Olympus accessories are attached, which may cause the device to malfunction or injure the user during medical procedures. This happens because the force applied by non-certified accessories exceeds what the port is designed to handle.
Users of the Olympus Bronchovideoscope BF-Q180-AC with non-Olympus accessories are most at risk. Healthcare professionals using the device for medical procedures are likely affected.
Check for the Bronchovideoscope BF-Q180-AC model with any lot code. The device is sold by Olympus Corporation of the Americas.
Inspect the instrument channel port for looseness after attaching non-Olympus accessories.
No, this recall specifically applies to the Bronchovideoscope BF-Q180-AC model with all lot codes.
Non-Olympus accessories attached to the instrument channel port can cause the port to loosen.
Check for the Bronchovideoscope BF-Q180-AC model with any lot code sold by Olympus Corporation of the Americas.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3302-2018 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-3302-2018 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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