Product Name: Single Use 3-Lumen Sphincterotome V Model/Catalog Number: KD-V431M-0720; Software Version: N/A Product Description: These instruments have been designed to be used with an Olympus endoscope and guidewire for papillotomy using high-frequency current.
- Recall Initiated
- January 7, 2026
- Posted
- February 5, 2026
- Recall Number
- Z-1275-2026
- Quantity
- 30489 units (11779 US, 18710 OUS)
- Firm Location
- Center Valley, PA
Reason for Recall
Devices which did not undergo thermoforming could deform and lose performance.
Distribution
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.
Lot / Code Info
Model/Catalog Number: KD-V431M-0720; Material REF: (1) N1090410, (2) N1090430, (3) N5411930; UDI-DI: (1) 04953170184178, (2) 04953170184178, (3) 04953170184178; All Lots with a valid expiration date
Root Cause
Process control
Action Taken
On or around January 7, 2026, URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE REMOVAL letters were sent to customers. Actions to be taken: the following actions: 1. Examine your inventory and quarantine any identified devices immediately. 2. Immediately cease usage of any affected product in your inventory. 3. Please contact Customer Service at 1-800-848-9024, option 2, to obtain a Return Material Authorization. Olympus will arrange for the return of your device to Olympus. Olympus will issue a credit to your facility upon receipt of your affected product. 4. Olympus requests that you acknowledge receipt of this letter through our recall web portal: a. Go to https://olympusamerica.com/recall b. Enter the recall number: "0487 c. Complete the form as instructed. 5. If you have further distributed it, please forward this notice to other users who may have the affected products. Olympus requests you to report any complaints to our Technical Assistance Center (TAC) at 1-800-848-9024, option 1, and the FDA. Adverse events experienced with the use of this product may also be reported to the FDA s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail, or by fax. Olympus fully appreciates your prompt cooperation in addressing this situation. If you require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at Cynthia.Ow@olympus.com or by phone at (647) 999-3203.