May 12, 2021 – Olympus (Center Valley, PA) announced the market launch of the FDA 510(k)-cleared BF-UC190F endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) bronchoscope, the newest addition to its robust EBUS portfolio of devices for minimally invasive lung cancer diagnosis and staging via needle biopsy.
In conjunction with the versatile Olympus ViziShot EBUS-TBNA needle portfolio, the BF-UC190F allows physicians to access and sample difficult-to-reach targets such as lymph nodes in the mediastinum (4L) and hilum (10R). Key design features of the BF-UC190F that enable improved access and sampling include:
Powerful Scope Angulation: With an increase in angulation from 120 degrees to 160 degrees, this new EBUS-TBNA bronchoscope has the flexibility to ensure the correct positioning of the scope tip relative to the target.
Compact Distal Tip: With a distal diameter of 6.6mm, the BF-UC190F is smoother to insert and easier to maneuver within the lung.
Steeper Puncture Angle: With a more perpendicular needle orientation, this allows for smoother penetration between cartilage rings and other critical anatomy
Enhanced Endoscopic View: With a decreased forward oblique angle of 20 degrees and higher resolution images, the BF-UC190F increases the field of view and improves visualization of the anatomy for more precise airway navigation and abnormality detection.