Olympus Biopsy Valves in Medline Thoracic Robotic Kits Recalled for Rubber Fragments (14,379 Kits,
Olympus biopsy valves in Medline Industries, LP thoracic robotic biopsy valve kits are recalled nationwide. The recall covers 14,379 kits distributed across 13 states. Rubber fragments may detach from single-use biopsy valves, creating a risk of a foreign body in the patient’s tracheobronchial tree and possible inflammation or hypoxia. Healthcare providers and patients should stop using the device
