Steris Corp C1406, QLC1406, C1473, and QLC1473 Quick Connect for Olympus 30/40/160/200/240 Series Bronchoscopes in the C1140 Universal Processing Trays. Catalog numbers: C11473 and QLC1473. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
C1406, QLC1406, C1473, and QLC1473 Quick Connect for Olympus 30/40/160/200/240 Series Bronchoscopes in the C1140 Universal Processing Trays. Catalog numbers: C11473 and QLC1473.
Brand
Steris Corp
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot nos: 3508686 or smaller (C1406 and QLC1406), Lot nos: 3147303 or smaller (C1473 and QLC1473).
Products Sold
Lot nos: 3508686 or smaller (C1406 and QLC1406); Lot nos: 3147303 or smaller (C1473 and QLC1473).
Steris Corp is recalling C1406, QLC1406, C1473, and QLC1473 Quick Connect for Olympus 30/40/160/200/240 Series Bronchoscopes due to The Steris device may not attach properly to retrofitted Olympus bronchoscopes, and become loose during the sterile processing cycle.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The Steris device may not attach properly to retrofitted Olympus bronchoscopes, and become loose during the sterile processing cycle.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
On 3/14/2002 by mail and 2/21/2003 by fax. The units will be replaced.
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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