The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-3306-2018·Announced 2018-10-10

Olympus Bronchofiberscope BF-XP40 Recalled for Instrument Channel Port Loosening

Olympus is recalling 817 Bronchofiberscope BF-XP40 units because using non-Olympus accessories may loosen 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, and the source text does not report any injuries, illnesses, or deaths, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall involving a mechanical defect without reported harm.

Plain-English summary

Olympus Corporation of the Americas is recalling 817 units of the Bronchofiberscope BF-XP40. 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, leading to the loosening of the instrument channel port.

The affected products were distributed in the United States nationwide and in Canada. The recall covers all lot codes for this specific model.

Healthcare providers and consumers should stop using the affected Bronchofiberscope BF-XP40 units and contact Olympus Corporation of the Americas for instructions on how to proceed with the recall.

The recalled product

Product
Bronchofiberscope BF-XP40
Affected units
817

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 →