Olympus recalls BF-P180 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-P180 models because attaching non-Olympus accessories could cause the instrument channel port to loosen, potentially leading to injury during procedures.
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-P180 are most at risk, particularly when attaching non-Olympus accessories.
Check for the Bronchovideoscope BF-P180 model with any lot code. The product is sold by Olympus Corporation of the Americas.
Remove any non-Olympus accessories attached to the instrument channel port.
The recall does not specify if Olympus accessories are safe, so the official notice does not say.
Check for the Bronchovideoscope BF-P180 model with any lot code.
The recall does not provide specific remedy steps, so the official notice does not say.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3297-2018 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-3297-2018 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
