FDA-Device2026-04-01Class IIPROCESSING DEFECT
Olympus MAJ-1444 endoscope air/water valve incompatible with OER-Pro and OER-Elite reprocessors
OTHERNationwide distribution
Stop using Olympus MAJ-1444 valve with OER reprocessors
Olympus endoscope air/water valves (models MAJ-1443 and MAJ-1444) are no longer compatible with OER-Pro and OER-Elite automated endoscope reprocessors. Using these valves with these reprocessors may result in incomplete or improper cleaning of endoscopes.
- Do not use MAJ-1443 or MAJ-1444 valves with OER-Pro or OER-Elite reprocessors
- Contact Olympus for replacement valves or instructions on compatible alternatives
- Review your facility's inventory to identify affected units
Hazard
The MAJ-1443 and MAJ-1444 are no longer reprocessing compatible with the OER-Pro and OER-Elite automated endoscope reprocessors.
Sold states
US Nationwide distribution.
Affected count
89,579 units
Manufactured in
3500 Corporate Pkwy, Center Valley, PA, United States
Products
Olympus Endoscope Air/Water Valve - MAJ-1444. Model Number: MAJ-1444.
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1611-2026More Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalls
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