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FDA DevicesClass II

Medline convenience kits containing Olympus biopsy valves: 1. BRONCH PACK, DY...

Published: April 8, 2026Recall ID: Z-1706-2026Category: devicesCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Kits contain recalled Olympus biopsy valves. Olympus is investigating an increase in complaints associated with rubber fragment detachment in the slit of single use biopsy valves. Potential consequences associated with detachment of fragments from valve include foreign body in patient's tracheobronchial tree, which may require intervention for removal. Other potential consequences include inflammatory response, hypoxia, and prolongation of procedure.

Product Description & Identification

Medline convenience kits containing Olympus biopsy valves: 1. BRONCH PACK, DYKE2096 2. NON MB BRONCHOPSCOPY CCH LH PK, DYNJT6182 3. PULMONARY BRONCH PACK, DYNDA2861A

Affected Products

Medline convenience kits containing Olympus biopsy valves: 1. BRONCH PACK, DYKE2096 2. NON MB BRONCHOPSCOPY CCH LH PK, DYNJT6182 3. PULMONARY BRONCH PACK, DYNDA2861A

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
CityNorthfield
StateIL
Event id98530
Address 13 Lakes Dr
Code info1. UDI-DI 10198459629334 (EA) 40198459629335 (CS) LOTS 26AMG895 2. UDI-DI 10198459545283 (EA) 40198459545284 (CS) LOTS 25LBJ366 26ABR365 3. UDI-DI 10195327471859 (EA) 40195327471850 (CS) LOTS 24EBA317 24EBV431 24IBD694 24JBQ783
Postal code60093-2753
Report date20260408
Product typeDevices
Product quantity14,379 kits total
Reason for recallKits contain recalled Olympus biopsy valves. Olympus is investigating an increase in complaints associated with rubber fragment detachment in the slit of single use biopsy valves. Potential consequences associated with detachment of fragments from valve include foreign body in patient's tracheobronchial tree, which may require intervention for removal. Other potential consequences include inflammatory response, hypoxia, and prolongation of procedure.
Voluntary mandatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiation date20260216
Center classification date20260401

Overview

  • Recalling FirmMedline Industries, LP
  • StatusOngoing
  • Risk LevelClass II
  • DistributionUS Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, FL, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MT, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX.
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