Olympus Corporation of the Americas: Medical Device Recall in 2023 - (Recall #: Z-0192-2024)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2023.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

EVIS EXERA III BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE Model Numbers BF-1TH190, BF-H190, BF-Q190 and BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF-Q170 Model Number BF-Q170

Product Classification:

Class I

Date Initiated: October 12, 2023

Date Posted: November 15, 2023

Recall Number: Z-0192-2024

Event ID: 93052

Reason for Recall:

There is a risk of endobronchial combustion if high-frequency cauterization is performed while supplying oxygen [and/or] the electrode section of the electrosurgical accessory is too close to the distal end of the endoscope.

Status: Ongoing

Product Quantity: 32211 devices

Code Information:

Model BF-1TH190 UDI-DI: 4953170335181; Model BF-H190 UDI-DI: 4953170335174; Model BF-Q170 UDI-DI: 4953170342912 Model BF-Q190 UDI-DI: 4953170335198

Distribution Pattern:

US Nationwide distribution

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated