Olympus Corporation of the Americas: Medical Device Recall in 2025 - (Recall #: Z-1071-2025)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2025.

Data Source: FDA.
Product Description:

Olympus Single Use Guide Sheath Kits with the following product descriptions and model numbers: 1. Single Use Guide Sheath Kit K-201 2.0MM Channel Set: Guide Sheath, Biopsy Forceps, Cytology Brush; Model Number: K-201 2. Single Use Guide Sheath Kit K-202 2.0MM Channel Set: Guide Sheath, Biopsy Forceps; Model Number: K-202 3. Single Use Guide Sheath Kit K-203 2.6MM Channel Set: Guide Sheath, Biopsy Forceps, Cytology Brush; Model Number: K-203 4. Single Use Guide Sheath Kit K-204 2.6MM Channel Set: Guide Sheath, Biopsy Forceps; Model Number: K-204. Used to collect cells or tissue specimens in the respiratory organs.

Product Classification:

Class I

Date Initiated: January 15, 2025
Date Posted: February 19, 2025
Recall Number: Z-1071-2025
Event ID: 96087
Reason for Recall:

Potential for the radiopaque tip of the guide sheath component to disassociate and fall off into the patient.

Status: Ongoing
Product Quantity: 454 units
Code Information:

1. Model Number: K-201; UDI-DI: 04953170245466; All Lots. 2. Model Number: K-202; UDI-DI: 04953170245480; All Lots 3. Model Number: K-203; UDI-DI: 04953170245503; All Lots 4. Model Number: K-204; UDI-DI: 04953170245527; All Lots

Distribution Pattern:

US nationwide distribution.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated