Olympus recalls Bronchovideoscope BF-1T6: non-Olympus accessories 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 its Bronchovideoscope BF-1T60 models because non-Olympus accessories can cause the instrument channel port to loosen. This could lead to injury during use. Affected units include all lot codes.
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-1T60 are most at risk. Patients using the device may also be affected if the port loosens during procedures.
Check for the Bronchovideoscope BF-1T60 model with any lot code. The recall applies to all units produced.
Remove any non-Olympus accessories from the instrument channel port before use.
The attachment of non-Olympus accessories to the instrument channel port may cause it to loosen, potentially leading to injury during use.
Check for non-Olympus accessories and remove them before use. The recall applies to all lot codes of the Bronchovideoscope BF-1T60.
The recall does not specify a deadline for action.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3287-2018 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-3287-2018 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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