Medline convenience kits containing Olympus biopsy valves: 1 — Class II medical device recall Z-1706-2026
Ongoing recall by Medline Industries, LP, reported 2026-04-08, distributed nationwide. Kits contain recalled Olympus biopsy valves. Olympus is investigating an increase in complaints associated wit
| Recall number | Z-1706-2026 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Medline Industries, LP, Northfield, IL, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2026-02-16 |
| Classified | 2026-04-01 |
| Reported by FDA | 2026-04-08 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 14,379 kits |
| Reason classes | foreign material, device malfunction |
| UPC / GTIN / UDI-DI | 10195327471859, 10198459545283, 10198459629334, 40195327471850, 40198459545284, 40198459629335 |
| Lot numbers | 24EBA317, 24EBV431, 24IBD694, 24JBQ783, 25LBJ366, 26ABR365, 26AMG895 |
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
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.
Machine access
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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report via openFDA (CC0). Structured by Data Foundry (recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-26. Not affiliated with or endorsed by FDA. Not medical or legal advice.