FDA RECALL ALERT

Olympus ViziShot 2 FLEX EBUS-TBNA Needles

Olympus is recalling ViziShot 2 FLEX (19G) EBUS-TBNA needles due to a device safety defect.

What to do

Stop using the affected needles immediately and contact the Olympus Technical Assistance Center at 1-800-848-9024 or email complaints@olympus.com for further instructions.

Posted

2026-01-16

Agency

FDA

Firm

Olympus Corporation

Status

ONGOING

Why it was recalled

Olympus is recalling ViziShot 2 FLEX (19G) EBUS-TBNA needles due to a device safety defect. This recall involves the 19G needle variant used for endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration.

How to identify it

Olympus, ViziShot 2 FLEX (19G) EBUS-TBNA needles

Official source

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Editorial summary by Recall Canary · last updated 2026-01-16 · primary source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration