Bronchovideoscope Reprocessing Instructions Updated Due to Sterilization Concerns
Olympus is issuing updated instructions for reprocessing its EVIS EXERA bronchovideoscopes to ensure proper sterilization and disinfection procedures. Improper reprocessing could compromise device safety.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: This is a Class II medical device recall involving inadequate reprocessing instructions that directly affect sterilization safety. Although no illnesses or injuries have been reported, improper sterilization of a device used in invasive respiratory procedures constitutes a risk-of-harm scenario.
Plain-English summary
Olympus Corporation of the Americas is recalling the BF-3C160 EVIS EXERA bronchovideoscope due to concerns regarding reprocessing procedures. A total of 1,052 units with all serial numbers have been distributed nationwide throughout the United States.
The company has issued updated instructions for reprocessing the device. These instructions address the proper use of certain chemicals for reprocessing, conditions for ethylene oxide (ETO) gas sterilization, rinsing steps after high-level disinfection, and recommendations for sterilization. The updates are necessary to ensure that healthcare facilities properly sterilize and disinfect the device between uses on different patients.
Healthcare facilities currently using the EVIS EXERA bronchovideoscope should contact Olympus to obtain the updated reprocessing instructions and implement the revised procedures immediately.
The recalled product
- Product
- BF-3C160: EVIS EXERA Bronchovideoscope
- Manufacturer
- Olympus Corporation of the Americas
- Hazard
- improper-sterilization
- infection-risk
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 (1)
- All serial numbers. UDI: 04953170340031
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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