Bronchovideoscope (2021-07-23)
- Starting date:
- July 23, 2021
- Posting date:
- August 6, 2021
- Type of communication:
- Medical Device Recall
- Subcategory:
- Medical Device
- Hazard classification:
- Type II
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Medical Devices
- Audience:
- General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
- Identification number:
- RA-76179
Last updated:
2021-08-06
Affected Products
Bronchovideoscope
Reason
Olympus Medical Systems Corp. is initiating this recall following the discovery that adhesive was not added during a manufacturing step for the insertion tube. Products manufactured and serviced with the non-conforming insertion tube could potentially develop a leak, which may pose an infection control risk. Olympus did not receive any reported complaints or injury associated with this matter. Olympus will contact customers to repair affected BF-XT160 Bronchovideoscopes.
Affected products
Bronchovideoscope
Lot or serial number
2500871
Model or catalog number
BF-XT160
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Olympus Medical Systems Corp.
2951 Ishikawa-cho
Hachioji-shi, Tokyo
192-8507
JAPAN