Flexible Bronchoscope Sizes and Options

Diagnostic bronchoscopes are designed primarily for visualization and biopsy, with smaller working channels (typically 1.2–2.0 mm). Therapeutic bronchoscopes feature larger working channels (2.0–2.8 mm or more) to accommodate instruments for interventions such as foreign body removal, lavage, or stenting, as seen in the Olympus BF-1TH190.

An EBUS (Endobronchial Ultrasound) bronchoscope integrates an ultrasound transducer at its tip. The Olympus BF-UC190F is a convex EBUS scope used for EBUS-TBNA (transbronchial needle aspiration), enabling real-time ultrasound-guided sampling of mediastinal lymph nodes and masses — capabilities not available in standard flexible bronchoscopes.

Yes, refurbished bronchoscopes supplied through reputable trading networks are inspected, tested, and restored to working and cosmetic standards. Panamera Medical Solutions supplies pre-owned units that have been evaluated by authorized service providers, and many are eligible for ongoing service and maintenance programs to ensure continued clinical reliability.

Panamera Medical Solutions carries flexible bronchoscopes from leading manufacturers including Olympus and Pentax. Our inventory includes models from the Olympus EVIS EXERA III (190-series) and the Pentax i10-series, covering diagnostic, therapeutic, and EBUS bronchoscope categories for a range of clinical applications.

Flexible bronchoscopes are available for outright purchase. Additionally, Panamera Medical Solutions offers trade-in and buy-back programs, allowing healthcare facilities to exchange existing equipment for credit toward newer models or receive cash for unneeded inventory, making equipment transitions more cost-effective.

Panamera Medical Solutions serves healthcare facilities across North America, Europe, and South America. Our global trading network enables us to source and deliver flexible bronchoscopes efficiently across multiple continents, supporting hospitals, clinics, and medical institutions with equipment procurement and equipment lifecycle management solutions.