Bronchofiberscope BF-P40 — Class II medical device recall Z-3299-2018
Terminated recall by Olympus Corporation of the Americas, reported 2018-10-10, distributed nationwide. The attachment of non-Olympus accessories to the bronchoscope s instrument channel port may have resulted in m
| Recall number | Z-3299-2018 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Olympus Corporation of the Americas, Center Valley, PA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2018-08-08 |
| Classified | 2018-09-29 |
| Reported by FDA | 2018-10-10 |
| Terminated | 2022-05-17 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | CA |
| Quantity | 5,607 |
Product
Bronchofiberscope BF-P40
Reason for recall
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.
Machine access
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