The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-3286-2018·Announced 2018-10-10

Olympus Bronchovidescope BF-1T240 Recalled Due to Instrument Channel Port Loosening

Olympus is recalling 1,605 Bronchovidescope BF-1T240 units because attaching non-Olympus accessories may have loosened the instrument channel port.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically indicates a situation where use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. No specific injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text, and the hazard is a mechanical defect (loosening) rather than a direct biological or electrical safety failure.

Plain-English summary

Olympus Corporation of the Americas is recalling 1,605 units of the Bronchovidescope BF-1T240. The recall covers all lot codes and includes products distributed nationwide in the United States and in Canada.

The recall was initiated because the attachment of non-Olympus accessories to the bronchoscope's instrument channel port may have resulted in more applied force than expected. This excessive force may have led to the loosening of the instrument channel port.

Healthcare facilities and users should stop using the affected devices and contact Olympus Corporation of the Americas for further instructions on the recall.

The recalled product

Product
Bronchovidescope BF-1T240
Affected units
1,605

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 lot codes

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 30 recalled by Olympus Corporation of the Americas under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 30 products in this recall →