ViziShot 2 FLEX (19G) EBUS -TBNA needles

  • Device & Drug Safety - Defect
  • Company: Olympus Corporation
  • Medical Devices
  • FDA
  • January 16, 2026

Product details

  • ViziShot 2 FLEX (19G) EBUS -TBNA needles

Company announcement

Olympus Corporation has expanded a previous global medical device removal action for ViziShot 2 FLEX (19G) EBUS -TBNA needles after receiving complaints of device components ejecting or detaching during procedures.

This action includes all lots of the ViziShot 2 FLEX needles and supersedes the August 2025 notice.

One death and patient injuries have been reported.

Risk:

Potential consequences of a detached component of the ViziShot 2 FLEX include the risk of unintended device components within the tracheobronchial tree that may require bronchoscopic extraction or surgical removal.

Impacted states: Nationwide

Products:

- ViziShot 2 FLEX (19G) EBUS -TBNA needles (UPC code(s): N/A)

Contact

For more information, call 1-800-848-9024, Option 1 or email complaints@olympus.com.

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