# FDA recall Z-1709-2026

> **Medline Industries, LP** · Class II · device recall initiated 2026-02-16.

## Product

Medline kits containing Olympus biopsy valves:    1. BRONCHOSCOPY, DYNJ900898I DYNJ901922G    2. FLEXIBLE BRONCHOSCOPY KIT, DYKM1417I DYKM1417J    3. LARYNGOSCOPY/BRONCHOSCOPY PACK, DYNJ58146A    4. RIGID KIT, DYNDA2138A

## 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.

## Distribution

US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, FL, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MT, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1709-2026
- **Recalling firm:** Medline Industries, LP
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2026-02-16
- **Report date:** 2026-04-08

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Northfield, IL, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1709-2026

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1709-2026. Retrieved 2026-07-04 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1709-2026. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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