Olympus Corporation of the Americas EVIS EXERA b BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS Model Number BF-XT190 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
EVIS EXERA b BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS Model Number BF-XT190
Brand
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Model BF-XT190 UDI-DI: 4953170402470
Products Sold
Model BF-XT190 UDI-DI: 4953170402470
Olympus Corporation of the Americas is recalling EVIS EXERA b BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS Model Number BF-XT190 due to There is a risk of endobronchial combustion if high-frequency cauterization is performed while supplying oxygen [and/or] the electrode section of the . Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
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.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
An "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTIVE ACTION" notification letter dated 10/12/23 was sent to customers. Actions to be taken by the end user: Our records indicate that your facility has purchased one or more of the affected bronchoscopes. Olympus requests you to take the following actions: 1. Inspect your facility for the referenced devices and ensure all personnel are completely knowledgeable and thoroughly aware of the Warnings in affected bronchoscope s Operation Manual for use with High-frequency therapy equipment and that Olympus high-frequency compatible bronchoscopes are compatible only with Combination equipment list in operation manual. You may continue to use the device according to the existing instructions and warnings contained in the Instruction for Use. 2. Complete the enclosed response form and return to our recall partner, Sedgwick, via Email (Olympus4907@sedgwick.com) or Fax (866-808-1177). For any questions about the acknowledgement form, please call the Sedgwick team at 855-215-5128. 3. If you have further distributed this product outside of your facility, forward them this notification and appropriately document your notification process. Olympus requests that you report to Olympus complaints, including any injuries associated with procedures involving energy devices used with Olympus bronchoscopes. Please report complaints to the Olympus 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 contact me directly at (647) 999-3203 or at Cynthia.Ow@Olympus.com for any additional information or support concerning this matter.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026