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Moderate riskFDA DeviceClass II

Olympus MAJ-1444 endoscope air/water valve incompatible with OER-Pro and OER-Elite 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.

From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All Olympus recalls

What to do

  1. Do not use MAJ-1443 or MAJ-1444 valves with OER-Pro or OER-Elite reprocessors
  2. Contact Olympus for replacement valves or instructions on compatible alternatives
  3. Review your facility's inventory to identify affected units
Official notice ↗

Is yours affected?

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Product
Olympus Endoscope Air/Water Valve - MAJ-1444. Model Number: MAJ-1444.
Sold in
Nationwide
Made for
All ages (0 months and older)

This recall covers 4 products — see all of them.

Details

Units affected
89,579 units
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
3500 Corporate Pkwy, Center Valley, PA, United States
Classification
Class II
Recall number
Z-1611-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
Olympus Endoscope Air/Water Valve - MAJ-1444. Model Number: MAJ-1444. The MAJ-1443 and MAJ-1444 are no longer reprocessing compatible with the OER-Pro and OER-Elite automated endoscope reprocessors. Model Number: MAJ-1444. UDI-DI: 04953170355929. Catalog number: N5363530. All Lot/Serial Numbers. Distribution: US Nationwide distribution. Affected quantity: 89,579 units
Hazard
The MAJ-1443 and MAJ-1444 are no longer reprocessing compatible with the OER-Pro and OER-Elite automated endoscope reprocessors.

4 products in this recall

Olympus endoscope valves and reprocessors recalled over compatibility issue

Olympus is recalling four endoscope products because the MAJ-1443 and MAJ-1444 valves are no longer compatible with the OER-Pro and OER-Elite automated endoscope reprocessors. The recall covers about 139,000 units across the US, and no injuries have been reported.

The agency lists each product separately. Check every one you might have.

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