Olympus recalls BF-P160 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-P160 models due to a risk that non-Olympus accessories could loosen the instrument channel port, potentially causing injury during medical procedures.
Non-Olympus accessories attached to the instrument channel port can apply more force than expected, leading to loosening of the port. This could cause injury during medical procedures if the port becomes loose.
Medical professionals using the Bronchovideoscope BF-P160 are most at risk. Patients undergoing procedures with this device may also be affected if non-Olympus accessories are used.
Check for the Bronchovideoscope BF-P160 model 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 attachment of non-Olympus accessories to the instrument channel port may have resulted in more applied force than expected, leading to loosening of the port and potential injury.
The Bronchovideoscope BF-P160 with any lot code is affected. Check for non-Olympus accessories attached to the instrument channel port.
Ensure all accessories attached to the instrument channel port are Olympus-branded to prevent port loosening. No specific deadline is provided.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3296-2018 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-3296-2018 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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