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Olympus Recalls Sphincterotome Over Deformation Risk

Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalled 17,655 sphincterotomes on January 7, 2026. The devices may deform due to improper thermoforming, affecting performance. Patients and healthcare providers must stop using the devices immediately.

Quick Facts at a Glance

Recall Date
January 7, 2026
Hazard Level
HIGH
Brand
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Category
Health & Personal Care
Sold At
Multiple Retailers
Geographic Scope
1 states
At-Risk Groups
GENERAL

Hazard Information

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

What You Should Do

Patients and healthcare providers should stop using this device immediately. Follow the recall instructions provided by the manufacturer. Contact Olympus Corporation of the Americas or your healthcare provider for instructions. Notification method: Letter

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Product Details

The recall involves Single Use 3-Lumen Sphincterotome V, Model KD-V431M-0730. Olympus distributed 2,411 units in the U.S. and 15,244 units internationally.

The Hazard

The sphincterotomes may deform and lose performance due to a failure in the thermoforming process. This defect poses a high risk in medical procedures where device integrity is crucial.

Reported Incidents

There are no specific incident reports or injuries linked to the recalled devices at this time. The risk remains significant due to the nature of the medical applications.

What to Do

Stop using the device immediately. Contact Olympus Corporation of the Americas or your healthcare provider for specific instructions regarding the recall.

Contact Information

For further assistance, patients can reach Olympus at their customer service number or visit their website for additional recall instructions.

Key Facts

  • Recall date: January 7, 2026
  • Total units recalled: 17,655
  • Distribution: U.S. and worldwide
  • Affected model: KD-V431M-0730
  • Classification: Class II

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Safety Assessment

Risk LevelHIGH
Severity Score
8/ 10
Affected Groups
GENERAL
Injury Types
OTHER

Product Details

Model Numbers
Model/Catalog Number: KD-V431M-0730
Material REF: (1) N1090530
(2) N1090510
(3) N5412030
UDI-DI: (1) 04953170380648
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Affected States
ALL
Report Date
February 11, 2026
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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