Medline convenience kits containing Olympus biopsy valves: 1. BRONCH PACK, DYKE2096 2. NON MB BRONCHOPSCOPY...
Medline Industries, LP began a recall of Medline convenience kits containing Olympus biopsy valves: 1. BRONCH PACK, DYKE2096 2. NON MB BRONCHOPSCOPY CCH LH PK, DYNJT6182 3. PULMONARY BRONCH PACK... 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-1706-2026
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
- Product
- Medline convenience kits containing Olympus biopsy valves: 1. BRONCH PACK, DYKE2096 2. NON MB BRONCHOPSCOPY CCH LH PK, DYNJT6182 3. PULMONARY BRONCH PACK, DYNDA2861A
- Product code
- OFR Tracheobronchial Suction Catheter Kit
- 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
- 1. 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
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1705-2026 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1706-2026 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1707-2026 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1708-2026 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1709-2026 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1710-2026 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1711-2026 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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