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Z-1705-2026Class II

Airway Exam Kit, DYKE1796

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield / initiated 2026-02-16 / Open, Classified

Medline Industries, LP began a recall of Airway Exam Kit, DYKE1796 on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "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...". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1705-2026
Classification
Class II
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
Posted
Recalling firm
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Product
Airway Exam Kit, DYKE1796
Product code
CAI Circuit, Breathing (W Connector, Adaptor, Y Piece)
Reason for recall
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.
FDA root cause
Under Investigation by firm
Action
Firm notified customers on 2/16/26. Consignees were provided with a copy of Olympus's notification, which includes reminders to follow the IFU. According to the firm, the component can continue to be utilized by the customer, along with the remainder of the kit.
Quantity in commerce
14,379 kits total
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, FL, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MT, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX.
Product codes and lots
UDI-DI 10193489874716 (ea) 40193489874717 (case) Lots 24CBT023 24FBB701 24LBL343 25GBP141

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1705-2026
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-1705-2026Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1706-2026Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1707-2026Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1708-2026Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1709-2026Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1710-2026Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1711-2026Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated