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FDA Devices recall · Reported September 17, 2025

ViziShot 2FLEX. Single Use Aspiration Needle. Model Number: NA-U403SX-4019. The ViziShot 2 FLEX tissue biopsy device is made up of four main parts: a handle, a sheath, a needle, and a stylet. The sheath and needle are attached to the handle, and the stylet, which is removable, is located inside the needle tube.

Potential for undetected, deformed a-traumatic tips.

Recall #
Z-2484-2025
Affected scope
104,508 units
Initiated
August 6, 2025
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Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalled ViziShot 2FLEX. Single Use Aspiration Needle. Model Number: NA-U403SX-4019. The ViziSh… - a critical-severity action.

ViziShot 2FLEX. Single Use Aspiration Needle. Model Number: NA-U403SX-4019. The ViziSh… was recalled by Olympus Corporation of the Americas in September 17, 2025. Reason: Potential for undetected, deformed a-traumatic tips.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2484-2025 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Olympus Corporation of the Americas issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-Potential for undetected, deformed a-traumatic tips..

Critical
severity level
105K units
affected scope
Class I
classification
September 17, 2025
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2484-2025 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope (see the Recall Profile below) is large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified high severity.

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Product description

ViziShot 2FLEX. Single Use Aspiration Needle. Model Number: NA-U403SX-4019. The ViziShot 2 FLEX tissue biopsy device is made up of four main parts: a handle, a sheath, a needle, and a stylet. The sheath and needle are attached to the handle, and the stylet, which is removable, is located inside the needle tube.

Reason for recall

Potential for undetected, deformed a-traumatic tips.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Ongoing
Recall number Z-2484-2025
Date reported September 17, 2025
Date initiated August 6, 2025
Recalling firm Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Firm location Center Valley, PA
Affected scope 104,508 units
Distribution Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Germany, Canada, Chile, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Singapore.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

104,508 units units affected - multi-state distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) -
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) ✓ This recall
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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  • This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
ViziShot 2FLEX. Single Use Aspiration Needle. Model Number: NA-U403SX-4019. The ViziShot 2 FLEX tissue biopsy device is made up of four main parts: a handle, a sheath, a needle, and a stylet. The sheath and needle are attached to the handle, and the stylet, which is removable, is located inside the needle tube.. Recalled by Olympus Corporation of the Americas. Units affected: 104,508 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Potential for undetected, deformed a-traumatic tips.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 17, 2025. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-2484-2025.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Germany, Canada, Chile, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Singapore..
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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