BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE recallZ-0048-2026 · Olympus Corporation of the Americas · initiated Sep 11, 2025
Open, Classified
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Why it was recalled
Additional IFU updates to provide further clarification on safe and effective use of bronchoscopes when used in conjunction with laser, argon plasma coagulation, and high-frequency therapy equipment.
FDA root cause category: Device Design
What the company is doing
An URGENT Medical Device Correction notification dated 9/11/25 was mailed to consignees to notify them of this recall action. Consignees are asked to carefully read the recall notification and identify any affected devices in their inventory. Consignees are to ensure all personnel are knowledgeable and aware of the updated IFU. Consignees are to acknowledge receipt of the recall notification through Olympus' web portal at https://olympusamerica.com/recall. Forward the provided recall notification if product was further distributed. Consignees with any questions can contact Cynthia Ow by phone at 647-999-3203 or by email at [email protected].
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-0048-2026
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated by the company
- Sep 11, 2025
- Posted by the FDA
- Oct 16, 2025
- Recalling firm
- Olympus Corporation of the Americas
- Quantity
- 0 units US; 1,913 units OUS
- Product code
- EOQ
- FDA submissions
- K250862
- Distribution
- US Nationwide Distribution.
Product description
BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF-1TH1100
Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)
Model No. BF-1TH1100; UDI: 4953170424199; All Serial No.
Devices named in this recall
1 device in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.
- BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF-1TH1100Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · Bronchoscope (Flexible Or Rigid)1 recall54 reports
Product lines
Other devices under the same FDA submission
6 devices cleared under K250862 are not named by identifier in this recall. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.
- EVIS EXERA III BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF-XP190Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · BRONCHOSCOPE (FLEXIBLE OR RIGID)4 recalls1,146 reports
- EVIS EXERA III BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF-P190Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · BRONCHOSCOPE (FLEXIBLE OR RIGID)5 recalls3 deaths621 reports
- EVIS EXERA III BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF-XT190Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · Bronchoscope (flexible or rigid)5 recalls2 deaths127 reports
- EVIS EXERA III BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF-P190Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · Bronchoscope (Flexible Or Rigid)1 recall243 reports
- EVIS EXERA III BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF-XP190Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · Bronchoscope (Flexible Or Rigid)1 recall230 reports
- BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF-H1100Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · Bronchoscope (Flexible Or Rigid)1 recall59 reports
Other products in the same recall event
The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 97441).
- Z-0045-2026 · Open, ClassifiedBRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF TYPE 1T150
- Z-0046-2026 · Open, ClassifiedEVIS EXERA II BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF TYPE 1T180
- Z-0047-2026 · Open, ClassifiedOES BRONCHOFIBERSCOPE OLYMPUS BF TYPE 1T60
- Z-0049-2026 · Open, ClassifiedEVIS EXERA III BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF-1TH190
- Z-0050-2026 · Open, ClassifiedBRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF-1TQ170
- Z-0051-2026 · Open, ClassifiedEVIS EXERA II BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF TYPE 1TQ180
- Z-0052-2026 · Open, ClassifiedBRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF-H1100
- Z-0053-2026 · Open, ClassifiedEVIS EXERA III BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF-H190
- Z-0055-2026 · Open, ClassifiedBRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF TYPE P150
- Z-0056-2026 · Open, ClassifiedEVIS EXERA II BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF TYPE P180
- Z-0057-2026 · Open, ClassifiedEVIS EXERA III BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF-P190
- Z-0058-2026 · Open, ClassifiedOES BRONCHOFIBERSCOPE OLYMPUS BF TYPE P60
- Z-0059-2026 · Open, ClassifiedBRONCHOFIBERSCOPE OLYMPUS BF TYPE PE2
- Z-0060-2026 · Open, ClassifiedBRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF-Q170
- Z-0061-2026 · Open, ClassifiedEVIS EXERA II BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF TYPE Q180
- Z-0062-2026 · Open, ClassifiedEVIS EXERA II BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF TYPE Q180-AC
- Z-0063-2026 · Open, ClassifiedEVIS EXERA III BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF-Q190
- Z-0064-2026 · Open, ClassifiedBRONCHOFIBERSCOPE OLYMPUS BF TYPE TE2
- Z-0065-2026 · Open, ClassifiedEVIS EXERA BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF TYPE XT160
- Z-0066-2026 · Open, ClassifiedEVIS EXERA b BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF-XT190
Sources and updates
- Recall record: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · View the FDA recall notice ↗
- Devices: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Devices are linked when their identifier (with a valid check digit) appears in the recall's code information.
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Text above is shown as published by the FDA.
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