Olympus Corporation of the Americas: Medical Device Recall in 2023 - (Recall #: Z-2015-2023)

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:

Olympus BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE, Model Numbers BF-Q170

Product Classification:

Class I

Date Initiated: June 8, 2023

Date Posted: July 26, 2023

Recall Number: Z-2015-2023

Event ID: 92362

Reason for Recall:

There have been complaints of endobronchial combustion during therapeutic laser procedures with the bronchoscope.

Status: Ongoing

Product Quantity: 1 units

Code Information:

All serial numbers BF-Q170 BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF-Q170 UDI: 04953170342912

Distribution Pattern:

US Nationwide Distribution.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated