Class II — the FDA judged the product may cause temporary or medically reversible harm, with a remote chance of serious harm.
This is the FDA's risk judgment for this recall. It describes the potential of the product as a category — it does not establish that any specific unit harmed anyone. Most recalls are Class II or III.
Medline kits containing Olympus biopsy valves: 1. BAL KIT, DYNDA2137B 2. ENDO KIT, DYKE1915
Why it was recalled
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.
Is your unit affected?
The recall covers only the specific lots or serial numbers the FDA listed. Enter the lot or serial number from your product's label and we'll check it against that list.
A match means your unit may be covered — stop and call your pharmacist before doing anything. No match suggests it isn't covered, but confirm anyway: code formats vary and lists can be incomplete. Your unit not being listed does not guarantee it is safe, and being listed does not mean you have been harmed.
Show the FDA's listed lot / code information
1. UDI-DI 10195327501259 (EA) 40195327501250 (CS) LOTS 24DBW065 24EBV301 24HBB492 24JBW143 25ABG413 25CBH359 25DBD213 25GBP569 25HBQ088 25KBF725 26ABE643 2. UDI-DI 10195327371029 (EA) 40195327371020 (CS) LOTS 24FBM018 24GBL319
Recall status
Ongoing — the recall is still being carried out.
Where it was distributed
US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, FL, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MT, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX.
Recall record
- Recalling firm
- Medline Industries, LP
- Product type
- Devices
- Recall number
- Z-1708-2026
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Origin
- Northfield, IL
- Recall initiated
- 2026-02-16
What to do
Check the lot/code above against your product. To confirm this record and read the FDA's full notice, see the FDA recall page. Before changing anything you take or use, ask your pharmacist or prescriber — this page does not tell you to start or stop any drug or device.
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What this is — and is not
A recall is a recorded FDA enforcement action — the FDA logged that a firm is removing or correcting a product. It does not establish that any specific unit harmed anyone, and causation is not established by a recall. The class above is the FDA's risk judgment for the product category, not a finding about your unit. This page informs and compares; it is not medical advice and never tells you to start or stop a drug or device.
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Recall Z-1708-2026 · Source: openFDA enforcement.