Olympus OES BRONCHOFIBERSCOPE BF Type, Model Numbers BF-XT40, BF-P60, BF-MP60, BF-1T60
This recall is currently active, issued July 17, 2023. It was issued by Olympus Corporation Of The Americas.
- Recall Initiated
- June 8, 2023
- Posted
- July 17, 2023
- Recall Number
- Z-2011-2023
- Quantity
- 1535 units
- Firm Location
- Center Valley, PA
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
There have been complaints of endobronchial combustion during therapeutic laser procedures with the bronchoscope.
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution.
Lot / Code Info
All serial numbers BF-XT40** OES BRONCHOFIBERSCOPE OLYMPUS BF TYPE XT40 UDI: 04953170055980 BF-P60 OES BRONCHOFIBERSCOPE OLYMPUS BF TYPE P60 UDI: 04953170339288 BF-MP60 OES BRONCHOFIBERSCOPE OLYMPUS BF TYPE MP60 UDI: 04953170338394 BF-1T60 OES BRONCHOFIBERSCOPE OLYMPUS BF TYPE 1T60 UDI: 04953170339264
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Action Taken
An "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTIVE ACTION" notification letter dated 6/8/23 was sent to customers. Actions to be taken by the company: The labelling will be updated to include specificity about laser compatibility, improved instructions regarding patient preparation, and warnings about patient injury and death resulting from incompatible laser use. Actions to be taken by the end user: 1. Inspect your inventory for the referenced devices and identify any device with the model names. Please check all areas of the hospital to determine if any of these devices remain in inventory. 2. Carefully read the content of this Medical Device Correction Action as well as the attached Addendum . The addendum provides compatible laser type. 3. Ensure all personnel are completely knowledgeable and thoroughly aware that Olympus laser compatible bronchoscopes are compatible only with Nd: YAG laser or 810 nm diode lasers. 4. Olympus requests that you acknowledge receipt of this letter through the Olympus recall portal. a. Go to https://olympusamerica.com/recall b. Enter the file (recall) number: 0427 5. If you have further distributed this product, identify your customers, forward them this notification, and appropriately document your notification process. Olympus requests that you report complaints, including any injuries associated with laser procedures with Olympus bronchoscopes, to our Technical Assistance Center (TAC) at 1-800-848-9024 (option 1). Adverse events experienced with the use of this product may also be reported to the Food and Drug Administration MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax. Olympus regrets any inconvenience caused and fully appreciates your cooperation in this matter. Please do not hesitate to call (647) 999-3203 or email: at Cynthia.Ow@Olympus.com for any additional information or support concerning this matter.