EVIS EXERA BF-XT160 Bronchofibervideoscope, Model No. BF-XT160

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
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  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Reason for Recall:
A gluing step was not performed during the manufacturing of the affected device's insertion tube. There is a potential for the insertion tube to develop a leak, which poses an infection control risk.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

EVIS EXERA BF-XT160 Bronchofibervideoscope, Model No. BF-XT160

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

1200148 2500873 2100707 2710983 1500300 1400209 2600505 1300163 1400273 1400248 2700521 2500431 1500310 1200129 2300805 2811029 1500292 2700520 2100743 1500313 2911060

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-2497-2021

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