Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalls Product Name: Single Use Sphincterotome V (Distal Wire guided) Model/Catalog Number: KD-VC431Q-0720 Product Description…

Recall date

January 7, 2026

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-1269-2026

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

Sold / distributed

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.

Why it was recalled

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

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Product Name: Single Use Sphincterotome V (Distal Wire guided) Model/Catalog Number: KD-VC431Q-0720 Product Description: These instruments have been designed to be used with an Olympus endoscope and guidewire for papillotomy using high-frequency current.