medical Class II Updated 2020-10-07

Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalls Olympus Medical Systems Corporation (OMSC) Evis Exera II Bro

Recalled Product

Olympus Medical Systems Corporation (OMSC) Evis Exera II Bronchovideoscope Olympus BF Type Q180 (BF-Q180) All serial numbers - Product Usage: designed to be used with an Olympus video system center, light source, documentation equipment, monitor, EndoTherapy accessories (such as biopsy forceps) and other ancillary equipment for endoscopy and endoscopic surgery within the airways and tracheobronchial tree.


Hazard / Issue

The BF-Q180 bronchoscope is being recalled because it does not have a 510(k) clearance, and the device is associated with a higher rate of patient infections than other comparable OMSC bronchoscopes.

Issued by

FDA

Distribution: Nationwide (United States)
Lot/Code Info: All serial numbers
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