Olympus Corporation of the Americas: Medical Device Recall in 2018 - (Recall #: Z-3308-2018)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2018.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Bronchovideoscope BF-XT160

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: August 8, 2018

Date Posted: October 10, 2018

Recall Number: Z-3308-2018

Event ID: 80925

Reason for Recall:

The attachment of non-Olympus accessories to the bronchoscope s instrument channel port may have resulted in more applied force than expected and lead to loosening of the instrument channel port.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 861

Code Information:

all lot codes

Distribution Pattern:

The products were distributed US nationwide and Canada.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated