Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalls Ultrasonic Bronchoscope BF-UC180F

Recall date

August 8, 2018

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-3304-2018

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

Sold / distributed

The products were distributed US nationwide and Canada.

Why it was recalled

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.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Ultrasonic Bronchoscope BF-UC180F