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Olympus BF-UC160F-OL8

See beyond the airway for precise diagnosis

The Olympus BF-UC160F-OL8 is an endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) bronchoscope for hospital interventional pulmonology, lung cancer staging programmes, thoracic surgery, and dedicated EBUS suites. With a curvilinear 7.5 MHz ultrasound transducer, 50° linear B-mode imaging, color Doppler, 2.0 mm working channel, and dedicated TBNA needle compatibility, the Olympus BF-UC160F-OL8 supports EBUS-TBNA. Available at Medigear.uk.

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The Olympus BF-UC160F-OL8 is a dedicated linear-array endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) bronchoscope from Olympus Medical Systems, engineered for hospital interventional pulmonology, lung cancer staging programmes, thoracic surgery, dedicated EBUS suites, and tertiary thoracic oncology centres. Part of the EVIS EXERA platform, the BF-UC160F-OL8 combines a fiberoptic bronchoscope with a curvilinear ultrasound transducer and dedicated transbronchial needle aspiration capability — offering a less invasive alternative to mediastinoscopy for mediastinal lymph node sampling worldwide today.

The curvilinear linear-array ultrasound transducer at the distal end is the defining BF-UC160F-OL8 capability. The 7.5 MHz transducer provides a 50° linear continuous B-mode ultrasound image of peri-bronchial structures, supporting real-time visualisation of mediastinal lymph nodes, lung parenchyma, and peri-bronchial lesions. Color Doppler capability aids identification of vascular structures during needle path planning, supporting safe transbronchial needle aspiration across diverse mediastinal anatomies in thoracic oncology and staging programmes.

The dedicated transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA) workflow is enabled by the 2.0 mm working channel that accommodates the Olympus NA-201SX-4022 22-gauge biopsy needle. The fiber optic lens and biopsy channel are positioned at 30° to the long axis of the bronchoscope, supporting oblique forward visualisation during needle exit and sampling. Real-time ultrasound guidance combined with TBNA enables EBUS-TBNA — the gold standard alternative to mediastinoscopy for nodal metastases staging adopted widely by interventional pulmonology services worldwide.

The 6.0 mm distal end and 6.2 mm insertion tube outer diameter with 600 mm working length support reliable airway navigation. The disposable latex balloon over the ultrasound transducer is inflated with sterile water to provide a fluid interface between probe and bronchial wall, enabling clear ultrasound visualisation. Combined with 80° optical field of view, EVIS EXERA processor compatibility (EU-C60, CV-160), and proven Olympus ergonomic design, the BF-UC160F-OL8 supports comprehensive EBUS-TBNA workflow across hospital and thoracic services worldwide today.

Mediastinal Lymph Node Sampling

The Olympus BF-UC160F-OL8 anchors mediastinal lymph node sampling across hospital interventional pulmonology, thoracic surgery, and lung cancer staging programmes. The curvilinear 7.5 MHz ultrasound transducer, 50° B-mode imaging, color Doppler, and 22-gauge TBNA needle support EBUS-TBNA of mediastinal and hilar nodes across thoracic oncology services worldwide today during routine clinical practice in busy referral centres.

Lung Cancer Staging

Lung cancer staging benefits substantially from the BF-UC160F-OL8's EBUS-TBNA capability — a less invasive alternative to mediastinoscopy for nodal metastases determination. Real-time ultrasound-guided sampling supports N-stage assessment, treatment planning, and surgical candidacy evaluation across thoracic oncology multidisciplinary services and dedicated lung cancer programmes worldwide today during routine practice.

Peri-Bronchial Lesion Biopsy

Peri-bronchial lesion biopsy benefits from the BF-UC160F-OL8's curvilinear ultrasound visualisation of peri-bronchial pathology. Real-time ultrasound guidance enables sampling of central lung masses, peri-bronchial lesions, and adjacent structures inaccessible to standard bronchial biopsy across hospital interventional pulmonology and thoracic services worldwide today during routine clinical practice in referral centres.

Vascular Identification and Procedure Safety

Color Doppler capability supports identification of vascular structures during needle path planning. Real-time vascular visualisation enables safer EBUS-TBNA by avoiding pulmonary arteries, veins, and major mediastinal vessels — critical for procedure safety across thoracic oncology, interventional pulmonology, and EBUS training programmes worldwide today during routine clinical practice in busy referral environments.

EBUS-Guided Diagnostic Workflow

EBUS-guided diagnostic workflow benefits from the BF-UC160F-OL8's combined endoscopic and ultrasound imaging integration. Comprehensive mediastinal assessment, simultaneous airway evaluation, and TBNA sampling in a single procedure support efficient diagnostic workup across hospital pulmonology, thoracic surgery, and lung cancer services worldwide today during routine clinical practice in busy referral programmes.

For Hospital Interventional Pulmonology

The Olympus BF-UC160F-OL8 brings dedicated EBUS-TBNA capability to hospital interventional pulmonology, lung cancer staging programmes, and dedicated EBUS suites through the 7.5 MHz curvilinear ultrasound transducer, color Doppler, 2.0 mm channel for 22-gauge TBNA needle, and 30° forward-oblique viewing. Reliable Olympus engineering, balloon fluid interface, and EVIS EXERA processor compatibility meet stringent procurement compliance across institutional thoracic services worldwide today during routine practice in busy daily referral programmes and tertiary centres.

For Thoracic Surgery and Oncology Services

The BF-UC160F-OL8 supports thoracic surgery services, lung cancer multidisciplinary programmes, and academic teaching centres through its less invasive alternative to mediastinoscopy, real-time ultrasound-guided sampling, color Doppler vascular identification, and broad EVIS EXERA compatibility. Reliable Olympus engineering supports practical integration across tertiary thoracic services and EBUS training programmes worldwide today during busy daily workflows in academic referral hospitals and dedicated lung cancer staging centres.

For Medical Equipment Distributors

Olympus is a globally established endobronchial ultrasound manufacturer with strong brand recognition, comprehensive training resources, expert technical support, and reliable after-sales service networks worldwide. Distributors partnering with Medigear.uk gain access to a complete BF-UC160F-OL8 ecosystem supported by detailed documentation, warranty coverage, parts availability, and refurbished inventory. Sustained BF-UC160F-OL8 demand drives consistent distribution value across interventional pulmonology and thoracic oncology channels worldwide today across networks.

Curvilinear Linear-Array Ultrasound Transducer

The 7.5 MHz curvilinear linear-array ultrasound transducer at the distal end provides a 50° linear continuous B-mode ultrasound image of peri-bronchial structures, supporting real-time visualisation of mediastinal lymph nodes and peri-bronchial lesions.

Color Doppler Capability

Color Doppler capability aids identification of vascular structures during EBUS-TBNA procedure planning. Real-time vascular visualisation supports safe needle path selection, avoiding pulmonary arteries and veins during transbronchial sampling across thoracic services today.

Dedicated 22-Gauge TBNA Needle Compatibility

The 2.0 mm working channel accommodates the Olympus NA-201SX-4022 22-gauge dedicated EBUS-TBNA biopsy needle. The dedicated needle workflow supports real-time ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration of mediastinal nodes and peri-bronchial lesions.

30° Forward-Oblique Viewing

The fiber optic lens and biopsy channel are positioned at 30° to the long axis of the bronchoscope, supporting forward-oblique visualisation during needle exit and sampling. The configuration optimises simultaneous endoscopic visualisation and ultrasound guidance during EBUS-TBNA procedures.

Disposable Balloon Fluid Interface

A disposable latex balloon placed over the ultrasound transducer is inflated with sterile water to provide a fluid interface between the probe and the bronchial wall. The balloon design supports clear ultrasound visualisation by eliminating air gaps between transducer and tissue.

80° Optical Field of View

The 80° optical field of view supports endoscopic visualisation of the tracheobronchial tree during EBUS positioning and TBNA targeting. Combined with high-quality fiberoptic imaging, the optical platform supports confident anatomic orientation during interventional procedures worldwide today.

EVIS EXERA Processor Compatibility

The BF-UC160F-OL8 is compatible with the Olympus EU-C60 ultrasound processor and CV-160 video processor, supporting integration into existing EVIS EXERA endoscopic systems. The dual-processor compatibility enables simultaneous endoscopic and ultrasound display during EBUS-TBNA procedures.

The Olympus BF-UC160F-OL8 EBUS bronchoscope is a clinically proven dedicated endobronchial ultrasound tool combining a 7.5 MHz curvilinear linear-array ultrasound transducer at the distal end providing 50° linear continuous B-mode ultrasound image of peri-bronchial structures, color Doppler capability for identification of vascular structures during needle path planning, 2.0 mm working channel for the Olympus NA-201SX-4022 22-gauge dedicated EBUS-TBNA needle, 30° forward-oblique fiber optic lens and biopsy channel for visualisation during needle exit and sampling, disposable latex balloon over the transducer inflated with sterile water for fluid interface, 6.0 mm distal end and 6.2 mm insertion tube with 600 mm working length, 80° optical field of view, and compatibility with EU-C60 ultrasound processor and CV-160 video processor in one EVIS EXERA platform. Its Olympus engineering and network serve thoracic services. Whether for mediastinal staging or peri-bronchial sampling, the BF-UC160F-OL8 delivers. Contact Medigear.uk for the BF-UC160F-OL8 today.

FAQ

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Everything buyers need to know about sourcing medical equipment through MediGear.

The Olympus BF-UC160F-OL8 is a dedicated endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) bronchoscope used for mediastinal lymph node sampling via EBUS-TBNA, lung cancer staging, peri-bronchial lesion biopsy, vascular identification with color Doppler, and EBUS-guided diagnostic workflow. It serves hospital interventional pulmonology, thoracic surgery, lung cancer staging, and dedicated EBUS suites worldwide today.

EBUS-TBNA is endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration — a real-time ultrasound-guided sampling technique that uses the BF-UC160F-OL8's curvilinear ultrasound transducer to visualise mediastinal lymph nodes and peri-bronchial lesions, with the 22-gauge TBNA needle passing through the working channel to sample target structures under direct ultrasound visualisation.

The BF-UC160F-OL8 features a 7.5 MHz curvilinear linear-array ultrasound transducer at the distal end. The 7.5 MHz frequency provides 50° linear continuous B-mode ultrasound imaging of peri-bronchial structures with appropriate penetration depth for mediastinal lymph node and peri-bronchial lesion visualisation across thoracic services worldwide.

Yes. The BF-UC160F-OL8 features color Doppler capability that aids identification of vascular structures during EBUS-TBNA procedure planning. Real-time vascular visualisation supports safe needle path selection by enabling identification of pulmonary arteries, veins, and major mediastinal vessels during transbronchial sampling across thoracic services.

The BF-UC160F-OL8 features a 2.0 mm working channel that accommodates the Olympus NA-201SX-4022 22-gauge dedicated EBUS-TBNA biopsy needle. The dedicated needle workflow supports real-time ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration of mediastinal nodes and peri-bronchial lesions across thoracic oncology services worldwide today.

The BF-UC160F-OL8 features a 6.0 mm distal end outer diameter, 6.2 mm insertion tube outer diameter, and 600 mm working length. The 30° forward-oblique fiber optic lens and biopsy channel position support endoscopic visualisation during needle exit and TBNA sampling across hospital interventional pulmonology services worldwide today.

A disposable latex balloon is placed over the ultrasound transducer at the distal end and inflated with sterile water during procedures. The balloon provides a fluid interface between the ultrasound probe and the bronchial wall, eliminating air gaps and supporting clear continuous B-mode ultrasound visualisation of peri-bronchial structures during EBUS-TBNA procedures worldwide.

The BF-UC160F-OL8 features an 80° optical field of view with 30° forward-oblique direction of view. The 80° optical FOV supports endoscopic visualisation of the tracheobronchial tree during EBUS positioning, while the 30° forward-oblique configuration supports simultaneous endoscopic visualisation during TBNA needle exit and sampling.

The BF-UC160F-OL8 is compatible with the Olympus EU-C60 ultrasound processor for ultrasound imaging and the CV-160 video processor for endoscopic imaging. The dual-processor compatibility enables simultaneous endoscopic and ultrasound display during EBUS-TBNA, supporting integration into existing EVIS EXERA endoscopic systems across services.

Yes. EBUS-TBNA via the BF-UC160F-OL8 has been widely adopted by interventional pulmonologists as a less invasive alternative to mediastinoscopy for mediastinal lymph node sampling. The minimally invasive approach supports outpatient mediastinal staging with reduced procedural risk while supporting accurate nodal metastases determination across thoracic services worldwide today.

Medigear.uk supports site planning, installation, commissioning, and clinician training for the Olympus BF-UC160F-OL8. Training covers EBUS-TBNA technique, ultrasound interpretation, color Doppler use, balloon inflation, needle passage and sampling, processor configuration, and reprocessing via authorised Olympus service partners worldwide today during routine practice.

Yes. Medigear.uk supports certified refurbished Olympus BF-UC160F-OL8 procurement at cost-effective prices. Refurbished EBUS bronchoscopes undergo comprehensive inspection, leak testing, channel verification, ultrasound transducer assessment, and quality control, providing a budget-friendly option for hospital interventional pulmonology, thoracic surgery, and EBUS programme procurement worldwide today.