ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1710-2026 ยท LRO General Surgery Tray

Medline Industries, LP

Medline kits containing Olympus biopsy valves: 1. BRONCH PROCEDURE KIT, DYKE2091 2. BRONCHSCOPY, DYNJ900898G DYNJ901922I 3. BRONCHSCOPY PACK, DYNJ38313B 4. BRONCHOSCOPY PACK 0120367-LF, DYNJ32750G DYNJ32750I 5. KIT, WR THORACIC, DYNJ911252 6. LARYNGOSCOPY/BRONCHOSCOPY PACK, DYNJ58146B 7. LEX THORACIC, DYNJ902016K DYNJ902016L 8. ORGAN PROCUREMENT, DYNJ908686 9. PULMONARY PACK, DYKE1859 1

DateApr 1, 2026 (initiated Feb 16, 2026)
StatusOpen, Classified
ReasonKits 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.
Root causeUnder Investigation by firm
ActionFirm 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.
Quantity14,379 kits total
DistributionUS Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, FL, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MT, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K213481Medline General Surgery Tray
Medline Industries, Inc., May 24, 2022