Medline convenience kits containing Olympus biopsy valves: 1. BRONCH PACK recall (Medline Industries, LP)
Medical deviceClass IIOngoing
Summary: Medline Industries, LP is recalling 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: 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.
What is being recalled
Medline convenience kits containing Olympus biopsy valves: 1. BRONCH PACK, DYKE2096 2. NON MB BRONCHOPSCOPY CCH LH PK, DYNJT6182 3. PULMONARY BRONCH PACK, DYNDA2861A
Why
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.
How serious is it
Class II is the middle level: using or being exposed to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, and the chance of serious harm is remote.
Where it was sold
US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, FL, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MT, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX. (states named: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Montana, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas)
How to tell if yours is affected
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
What to do
Check the model, lot or serial numbers above against your device. If yours is affected, contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider before you stop using a device you rely on.
Recall facts
| Recall number | Z-1706-2026 |
| Category | Medical device |
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| Severity | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall started | February 16, 2026 |
| Reported | April 8, 2026 |
| Company | Medline Industries, LP |
| Company location | Northfield, IL, United States |
| Initiated by | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
| Quantity | 14,379 kits total |
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