FDA Recall Open, Classified

ViziShot 2FLEX. Single Use Aspiration Needle. Model Number: NA-U403SX-4019. The ViziShot 2 FLEX tissue biopsy device is made up of four main parts: a handle, a sheath, a needle, and a stylet. The sheath and needle are attached to the handle, and the stylet, which is removable, is located inside the needle tube.

Recall: Z-2484-2025 · Initiated August 6, 2025

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2484-2025
Event Number
97303
Firm
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
FEI Number
2429304
Product Code
KTI
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Process design
Initiated
August 6, 2025
Posted
September 5, 2025
Address
3500 Corporate Pkwy, Center Valley, PA, 18034-8229

Description

ViziShot 2FLEX. Single Use Aspiration Needle. Model Number: NA-U403SX-4019. The ViziShot 2 FLEX tissue biopsy device is made up of four main parts: a handle, a sheath, a needle, and a stylet. The sheath and needle are attached to the handle, and the stylet, which is removable, is located inside the needle tube.

Reason

Potential for undetected, deformed a-traumatic tips.

Action

Olympus notified consignees on about 08/06/2025 via letter. Consignees were instructed to examine inventory and quarantine any affected units, ensure all users of the device carefully read the content of this notification, including the reinforced text from the IFU and the product removal information, arrange for the return of affected units, and acknowledge receipt of the recall notification via the Olympus web portal. Consignees were also instructed to notify customers if the affected units were further distributed. ***Update 12/31/2025*** URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letters were sent to additional customers on January 9, 2026 with identical instructions. ***Edit 3/23/26: January 9, 2026 letters users were instructed to return all affected devices.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Germany, Canada, Chile, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Singapore.

Quantity

104,508 units