ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-2500-2023 ยท EOQ Bronchoscope (Flexible Or Rigid)

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

Olympus Bronchovideoscope, Models BF-P190 & BF-XP190.

DateAug 31, 2023 (initiated Jul 27, 2023)
StatusOpen, Classified
ReasonComplaint of endoscope model becoming lodged in the endotracheal tube connector due to diameter being too large.
Root causeLabeling Change Control
ActionConsignees were mailed an Urgent Medical Device Correction notification dated 7/27/2023 via UPS. The notification asks that consignees inspect their inventory for recalled devices and check clinical areas to see if any remain in use. Consignees are to ensure that all personnel, including clinical staff, are completely knowledgeable of this recall notification and addendum, which instructs users to slide the endotracheal tube along the entire length of the tracheal intubation scope insertion section to confirm compatibility before using on a patient. Consignees are asked to complete and return
Quantity3949 units
DistributionUS Nationwide distribution.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K201758EVIS EXERA III Bronchovideoscope Olympus BF-XP190, EVIS EXERA III Bronchovideoscope Olympus BF-P190
Olympus Medical Systems Corp., Jan 21, 2021