FDA Recall Open, Classified

Product Name: Disposable Triple Lumen Sphincterotome Model/Catalog Number: KD-411Q-0730 Product Description: These instruments have been designed to be used with an Olympus endoscope and guidewire for papillotomy using high-frequency current.

Recall: Z-1286-2026 · Initiated January 7, 2026

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1286-2026
Event Number
98252
Firm
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
FEI Number
2429304
Product Code
KNS
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
January 7, 2026
Posted
February 5, 2026
Address
3500 Corporate Pkwy, Center Valley, PA, 18034-8229

Description

Product Name: Disposable Triple Lumen Sphincterotome Model/Catalog Number: KD-411Q-0730 Product Description: These instruments have been designed to be used with an Olympus endoscope and guidewire for papillotomy using high-frequency current.

Reason

Devices which did not undergo thermoforming could deform and lose performance.

Action

On or around January 7, 2026, URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE REMOVAL letters were sent to customers. Actions to be taken: the following actions: 1. Examine your inventory and quarantine any identified devices immediately. 2. Immediately cease usage of any affected product in your inventory. 3. Please contact Customer Service at 1-800-848-9024, option 2, to obtain a Return Material Authorization. Olympus will arrange for the return of your device to Olympus. Olympus will issue a credit to your facility upon receipt of your affected product. 4. Olympus requests that you acknowledge receipt of this letter through our recall web portal: a. Go to https://olympusamerica.com/recall b. Enter the recall number: "0487 c. Complete the form as instructed. 5. If you have further distributed it, please forward this notice to other users who may have the affected products. Olympus requests you to report any complaints to our Technical Assistance Center (TAC) at 1-800-848-9024, option 1, and the FDA. Adverse events experienced with the use of this product may also be reported to the FDA s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail, or by fax. Olympus fully appreciates your prompt cooperation in addressing this situation. If you require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected] or by phone at (647) 999-3203.

Distribution

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, GU, HI, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY and International: TBD.

Quantity

887 units (650 US, 237 OUS)