# FDA recall Z-3293-2018

> **Olympus Corporation of the Americas** · Class II · device recall initiated 2018-08-08.

## Product

Bronchofibercope BF-6C240

## Reason for recall

The attachment of non-Olympus accessories to the bronchoscope s instrument channel port may have resulted in more applied force than expected and lead to loosening of the instrument channel port.

## Distribution

The products were distributed US nationwide and Canada.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-3293-2018
- **Recalling firm:** Olympus Corporation of the Americas
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2018-08-08
- **Report date:** 2018-10-10
- **Termination date:** 2022-05-17

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Center Valley, PA, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-3293-2018

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-3293-2018. Retrieved 2026-05-27 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-3293-2018. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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