The Recall Desk
Severity pendingFDA (Devices)·Z-1706-2026·Announced 2026-04-08

Medline convenience kits containing Olympus biopsy valves: 1. BRONCH PACK, DYKE2096 2. NON MB BR

Pending LLM rewrite. Source: FDA_DEVICE Z-1706-2026.

Severity not yet assessed

We have not scored this recall against our rubric yet, so we are not showing a severity rating or our usual guidance. The agency’s own notice below is the authoritative source — read it first.

Plain-English summary

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.

The recalled product

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
Manufacturer
Medline Industries, LP

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.