Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- February 16, 2026
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- Medline
- Category
- Health & Personal Care
- Sold At
- Multiple Retailers
- Geographic Scope
- 1 states
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL, PREGNANT, PETS
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Medical Devices; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Medline
- Product type
- Biopsy valve kit
- Model numbers
- UDI-DI 10195327377496, UDI-DI 40195327377497, LOT 23LMD300
- Sold at
- Multiple Retailers
- Where affected
- ALL
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
February 16, 2026
Reported by FDA DEVICE
April 8, 2026
RecallRadar source check
April 15, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
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.
What You Should Do
Patients and healthcare providers should stop using this device immediately. Follow the recall instructions provided by the manufacturer. Contact Medline Industries, LP or your healthcare provider for instructions
About This Product
The Medline anterior hip pack kit is a surgical supply used in hip arthroscopy procedures. It contains disposable biopsy valves supplied by Olympus.
Why This Is Dangerous
Rubber fragments detaching from single-use Olympus biopsy valves can become a foreign body in the airway, potentially requiring removal and causing inflammation or hypoxia.
Industry Context
This recall is not presented as part of a broader industry pattern in the provided data.
Real-World Impact
Hospitals and providers must halt use immediately, manage patient safety risk, and coordinate with Medline for refunds or replacements.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Verify kit contains Olympus biopsy valves
- Check for LOT 23LMD300 on packaging
Where to find product info
Packaging and accompanying recall notices; FDA recall page and Medline instructions
What timeline to expect
Refunds or replacements typically take several weeks after submission of a claim, depending on Medline’s processing schedule
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Escalate with hospital procurement, document all communications
- File a complaint with FDA MedWatch if disputes delay resolution
- Consider contacting the CPSC if consumer products misuse is involved
How to prevent similar issues
- Verify supplier recalls before procurement
- Check UDI-DI codes and lot numbers for all valve components
- Prefer suppliers with clear recall handling policies and rapid replacement programs
- Maintain an updated recall contact log for each device type
Documentation advice
Keep copies of recall notices, purchase records, correspondence with Medline, and any incident reports.
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Product Details
Model numbers/lot codes: UDI-DI 10195327377496 (EA); 40195327377497 (CS); Lot 23LMD300. Distribution: US nationwide. Sold to healthcare facilities. When sold: Unknown. Price: Unknown.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- 14,379 kits recalled total
- US nationwide distribution
- Recalled Olympus biopsy valves inside kits
- High-hazard recall with potential for serious medical intervention
- Stop-use-immediately and follow manufacturer instructions
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