Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Olympus Corporation of the Americas Product Name: Single Use 3-Lumen Sphincterotome V recall: Devices which did not undergo thermoforming could deform and lose performance

Recall published 9 months ago

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

The hazard: Device safety concern

A device recall was filed for this product. For anything implanted or relied on daily, the clinician comes before the paperwork.

What the notice says: Devices which did not undergo thermoforming could deform and lose performance.

Why it matters: The FDA recorded an enforcement action against this device. Most device recalls are corrections rather than removals, so the device often stays in use while the manufacturer issues a fix.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1278-2026
Published
February 11, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Product type
Medical devices
Units affected
10008 units (3038 US, 6970 OUS)
Distribution
Nationwide
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Model/Catalog Number: KD-VC411Q-0720; Material REF: (1) N5391210, (2) N5391230, (3) N5777530; UDI-DI: (1) 04953170371110, (2) 04953170371110, (3) 04953170371110; All Lots with a valid expiration date
UPC codes
04953170371110

Products covered by this recall

Product Name: Single Use 3-Lumen Sphincterotome V (Distal Wire guided) Model/Catalog Number: KD-VC411Q-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.

Check your product

The notice names 2 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 04953170371110

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • KD-VC411Q-0720

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Device enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Device

Olympus Corporation of the Americas — A device recall was filed for this product. For anything implanted or relied on daily, the clinician comes before the paperwork.

  1. Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.
  2. Report device problems to the FDA through MedWatch.
  3. If the device is implanted or you depend on it daily, speak to your clinician before changing how you use it.
  4. Ask the supplier or clinic that provided it what the remedy is in your case.

Claiming on a recalled device

Device recalls are tracked by serial and lot number, so your claim moves faster if you lead with those.

  • Have the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers ready before you call — they are on the device label or its box.
  • Ask explicitly whether your unit is in the affected range; many recalls cover only part of a model line.
  • If you need the device daily, ask what interim arrangement they offer while the remedy is carried out.
  • Log the date, the name and the reference number of every call. Device recalls can run for months.

Company contact: Olympus Corporation of the Americas — 3500 Corporate Pkwy, Center Valley, PA, 18034-8229

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Olympus Corporation of the Americas medical devices recalled?

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

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 04953170371110; model number KD-VC411Q-0720. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.

Can I get my money back?

Have the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers ready before you call — they are on the device label or its box.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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