Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported October 30, 2024
Mislabeled Glo Cath Label (attached to the device) states: 11 mm, 12 mm, 13 mm however the balloon is 8.5mm, 9.5mm and 10.5 mm and may result in prolonged surgery. All other labe…
Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalled EZDilate Wire Guided Balloon- Indicated for use in adult and adolescent (> 12 years) popu… - a moderate-severity action.
EZDilate Wire Guided Balloon- Indicated for use in adult and adolescent (> 12 years) popu… was recalled by Olympus Corporation of the Americas in October 30, 2024. Reason: Mislabeled Glo Cath Label (attached to the device) states: 11 mm, 12 mm, 13 mm however the balloon is 8.5mm, …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0225-2025 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Olympus Corporation of the Americas issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Mislabeled Glo Cath Label (attached to the device) states: 11 mm, 12 mm, 13 mm however the balloon is 8.5mm, ….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0225-2025 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0225-2025) was formally reported on October 30, 2024, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 13, 2024. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Olympus Corporation of the Americas is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Center Valley, PA. Federal records list the affected scope as 209 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: Mislabeled Glo Cath Label (attached to the device) states: 11 mm, 12 mm, 13 mm however the balloon is 8.5mm, 9.5mm and 10.5 mm and may result in prolonged surgery. All other labeling is correct for the balloon, includi… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution: US distribution to states of: CA, FL, IL, NJ, NY, PA, TN, VA, WI; and Foreign OUS to countries of: CA, DE, IN, SG, Latin America.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
209 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
EZDilate Wire Guided Balloon- Indicated for use in adult and adolescent (> 12 years) populations to endoscopically dilate strictures of the alimentary tract. It is also indicated in adults for endoscopic dilatation of the Sphincter of Oddi with or without prior sphincterotomy. Model/Catalog Number: BD-410X-1055
Mislabeled Glo Cath Label (attached to the device) states: 11 mm, 12 mm, 13 mm however the balloon is 8.5mm, 9.5mm and 10.5 mm and may result in prolonged surgery. All other labeling is correct for the balloon, including the Shelf Box with Front Box Label and Circular Star Label and the balloon Pouch
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-0225-2025 |
| Date reported | October 30, 2024 |
| Date initiated | September 13, 2024 |
| Recalling firm | Olympus Corporation of the Americas |
| Firm location | Center Valley, PA |
| Affected scope | 209 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution: US distribution to states of: CA, FL, IL, NJ, NY, PA, TN, VA, WI; and Foreign OUS to countries of: CA, DE, IN, SG, Latin America. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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