BF-H1100 bronchovideoscopes recalled for updated instructions on energy therapy equipment
Olympus is recalling Bronchovideoscope BF-H1100 units for instructions-for-use updates on safe use with laser, argon plasma coagulation and high-frequency therapy equipment.
What this means for you
Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: Scored 5 because the FDA classified this recall as Class I, which the rubric assigns the Critical tier.
Plain-English summary
The Bronchovideoscope Olympus BF-H1100 is being recalled for additional instructions-for-use updates.
The updates provide further clarification on the safe and effective use of bronchoscopes when used in conjunction with laser, argon plasma coagulation and high-frequency therapy equipment.
The recall covers zero units in the United States and 1,867 outside it, across all serial numbers, UDI 4953170424229. The record lists distribution as nationwide in the United States. The FDA has classified the recall as Class I.
Bronchoscopy units should obtain and follow the updated instructions for use before combining these scopes with the listed energy equipment.
The recalled product
- Product
- BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF-H1100
- Manufacturer
- Olympus Corporation of the Americas
- Category
- Medical Device — Bronchoscope
- Hazard
- labeling-update
- instructions-for-use
- energy-device-compatibility
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (3)
- Model No. BF-H1100
- UDI: 4953170424229
- All Serial No.
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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