Bronchoscope (flexible Or Rigid)
Ear, Nose, Throat · 21 CFR 874.4680
A bronchoscope (flexible or rigid) and accessories is a tubular endoscopic device with any of a group of accessory devices which attach to the bronchoscope and is intended to examine or treat the larynx and tracheobronchial tree. If the device is reprocessed, reprocessing validation data for this device type must be included in a 510(k) submission. If the device is reusable, validated reprocessing instructions and reprocessing validation data for this device type must be included in a 510(k) submission (82 FR 26807, available at https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2017-06-09/pdf/2017-12007.pdf).
Recent MDR events
31,113 adverse event reports on file
- PENTAXJul 31, 2026MalfunctionHoya Corporation Pentax Tokyo Office9610877-2026-00040
- EVIS EXERA III BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPEJul 31, 2026MalfunctionAizu Olympus Co., Ltd.9610595-2026-61767
- EVIS LUCERA BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPEJul 31, 2026MalfunctionAizu Olympus Co., Ltd.9610595-2026-61778
- EVIS LUCERA ELITE BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPEJul 31, 2026MalfunctionAizu Olympus Co., Ltd.9610595-2026-61787
- EVIS LUCERA ELITE BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPEJul 31, 2026MalfunctionAizu Olympus Co., Ltd.9610595-2026-61793
- EVIS LUCERA ELITE BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPEJul 31, 2026MalfunctionAizu Olympus Co., Ltd.9610595-2026-61800
- IonJul 31, 2026InjuryIntuitive Surgical, Inc2955842-2026-33267
- EVIS EXERA III BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPEJul 31, 2026MalfunctionAizu Olympus Co., Ltd.9610595-2026-61808
- EVIS LUCERA ELITE BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPEJul 31, 2026MalfunctionAizu Olympus Co., Ltd.9610595-2026-61811
- EVIS LUCERA ELITE BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPEJul 31, 2026MalfunctionAizu Olympus Co., Ltd.9610595-2026-61818
Event type breakdown
Recalls
160 recall events for this product code
- Olympus Corporation of the AmericasOpen, ClassifiedMar 3, 2026
Olympus Single use Biopsy Valve. Model/Catalog Number: MAJ-210. 20 units per box.
Potential for rubber fragment detachment during use.
Z-1488-2026 · View FDA record ↗ - Olympus Corporation of the AmericasOpen, ClassifiedMar 3, 2026
Olympus Single Use Biopsy Valve. Model/Catalog Number: MAJ-1218. 20 units per box.
Potential for rubber fragment detachment during use.
Z-1489-2026 · View FDA record ↗ - Auris Health, IncOpen, ClassifiedFeb 17, 2026
MONARCH Platform, Bronchoscopy, Catalog Numbers: MON-000005-01 , MON-000005-01R , MON-000006 , MON-000006-RFB, MON-000008 with software
Device for bronchoscopic visualization, patient airway access has software issue: if application restarts after patient-side selection, prior to bronchoscope loading, application will re-initialize to patient-left position; and if right position was previously selected, this may lead to unanticipated robotic arm positioning toward patient-left, may result in contact with patient/endotracheal tube.
Z-1383-2026 · View FDA record ↗ - Intuitive Surgical, Inc.Open, ClassifiedJan 21, 2026
Brand Name: Ion Endoluminal System
Due to probe bags that may have a compromised or incomplete sterile pouch seal.
Z-1134-2026 · View FDA record ↗ - Noah Medical CorporationOpen, ClassifiedNov 26, 2025
Brand Name: Galaxy System
Due to Users not having access to the Instructions for Use/User Manual due to it being password protected.
Z-0598-2026 · View FDA record ↗ - Olympus Corporation of the AmericasOpen, ClassifiedOct 16, 2025
BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF TYPE 1T150
Additional IFU updates to provide further clarification on safe and effective use of bronchoscopes when used in conjunction with laser, argon plasma coagulation, and high-frequency therapy equipment.
Z-0045-2026 · View FDA record ↗ - Olympus Corporation of the AmericasOpen, ClassifiedOct 16, 2025
EVIS EXERA II BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF TYPE 1T180
Additional IFU updates to provide further clarification on safe and effective use of bronchoscopes when used in conjunction with laser, argon plasma coagulation, and high-frequency therapy equipment.
Z-0046-2026 · View FDA record ↗ - Olympus Corporation of the AmericasOpen, ClassifiedOct 16, 2025
OES BRONCHOFIBERSCOPE OLYMPUS BF TYPE 1T60
Additional IFU updates to provide further clarification on safe and effective use of bronchoscopes when used in conjunction with laser, argon plasma coagulation, and high-frequency therapy equipment.
Z-0047-2026 · View FDA record ↗ - Olympus Corporation of the AmericasOpen, ClassifiedOct 16, 2025
BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF-1TH1100
Additional IFU updates to provide further clarification on safe and effective use of bronchoscopes when used in conjunction with laser, argon plasma coagulation, and high-frequency therapy equipment.
Z-0048-2026 · View FDA record ↗ - Olympus Corporation of the AmericasOpen, ClassifiedOct 16, 2025
EVIS EXERA III BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF-1TH190
Additional IFU updates to provide further clarification on safe and effective use of bronchoscopes when used in conjunction with laser, argon plasma coagulation, and high-frequency therapy equipment.
Z-0049-2026 · View FDA record ↗
Registered firms
647 firms currently registered for this product code
Conmed Corporation
Utica, NY, US
Gyrus Acmi, Inc.
Brooklyn Park, MN, US
Olympus Medical Systems Corp.
HACHIOJI-SHI Tokyo, JP
Ambu A/s
Ballerup Hovedstaden, DK
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Santa Clara, CA, US
Scivita Medical Technology Co., Ltd.
suzhou Jiangsu, CN
Tianjin Puli Ark Medical Technology Co., Ltd
Dongli District Tianjin, CN
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Sunnyvale, CA, US
Karl Storz Se & Co. Kg
TUTTLINGEN Baden-Wurttemberg, DE
Karl Storz Endoscopy-america, Inc.
El Segundo, CA, US
Hunan Vathin Medical Instrument Co., Ltd.
Xiangtan Hunan, CN
Axess Vision Technology
Joue Les Tours Indre-et-Loire, FR
Auris Health, Inc
Santa Clara, CA, US
Karl Storz Se & Co. Kg
TUTTLINGEN Baden-Wurttemberg, DE
Boston Scientific Corporation
El Coyol Alajuela, CR
Expeditors
Mississauga Ontario, CA
Cbr Enterprise Limited
Hong Kong, HK
Karl Storz Endoscopy-america, Inc.
Auburn, MA, US
Synergy Health Ast, Srl
Alajuela, CR
Dornier Medtech America, Inc.
KENNESAW, GA, US
Steris Tomoe Singapore Pte Ltd
Singapore South West, SG
Teleflex Llc (nadc)
Olive Branch, MS, US
Centerpoint Systems Llc
West Valley City, UT, US
510(k) clearances
241 clearances for this product code
- Auris Health, Inc.Jul 25, 2026
K260382 · MONARCH Platform (MON-000008)
- Free Flow Medical, Inc.Jul 10, 2026
K254037 · LungFlow Airway Catheter
- Fujifilm CorporationJun 16, 2026
K253137 · FUJIFILM Endoscope Model EB-840S; FUJIFILM Endoscope Model EB-840T
- Elucent MedicalMay 14, 2026
K260565 · SmartClip Delivery Catheter (ADR-1715)
- Olympus Medical Systems Corp.Apr 23, 2026
K252341 · EVIS EXERA III BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE (OLYMPUS BF-Q190); EVIS EXERA III BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE (OLYMPUS BF-H190 ); EVIS EXERA III BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE (OLYMPUS BF-1TH190)
- MacroLux Medical Technology Co., Ltd.Apr 8, 2026
K260420 · LoopView® Single-Use Digital Flexible Bronchoscope (B27-C, B27-CG)
- Fujifilm CorporationDec 12, 2025
K250863 · FUJIFILM Ultrasonic Endoscope EB-710US
- Karl Storz SE & CO. KGDec 5, 2025
K251731 · KARL STORZ Flexible Intubation Video Endoscope Sterile (FIVE-S) (0916612)