FDA recall record

Olympus Corporation of the Americas Water Filter MAJ-2318 recall — FDA Z-1009-2024

Water filter may have been assembled incorrectly, resulting in unfiltered tap water being used for reprocessing. This may expose a patient to a…

Class IIclassification
Z-1009-2024official record ID
Feb 14, 2024report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1009-2024
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusOngoing
Recalling firmOlympus Corporation of the Americas
Report dateFeb 14, 2024
Recall initiation dateJan 16, 2024
Quantity877 MAJ-2318, 119 OER-Elite, 3 OER-MINI
LocationCenter Valley, PA, United States

Official product description

Water Filter MAJ-2318. This MAJ-2318 water filter has been designed to be used with Olympus endoscope reprocessor for prevent contamination of the rinse water. The MAJ-2318 water filter is compatible with OER-ELITE and OER-MINI.

Why the product was recalled

Water filter may have been assembled incorrectly, resulting in unfiltered tap water being used for reprocessing. This may expose a patient to a potentially contaminated device, presenting a risk of infection or sepsis.

Distribution information

Domestic US distribution nationwide.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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