| Date Initiated by Firm | February 12, 2026 |
| Date Posted | March 20, 2026 |
| Recall Status1 |
Open3, Classified |
| Recall Number | Z-1612-2026 |
| Recall Event ID |
98371 |
| 510(K)Number | K201920 |
| Product Classification |
Accessories, cleaning, for endoscope - Product Code FEB
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| Product | Olympus Endoscope Reprocessor OER-Elite. Model Number: N5789340. |
| Code Information |
Model Number: N5789340. UDI-DI: 04953170404047. Catalog number: N5789340. All Lot/Serial Numbers. |
| FEI Number |
2429304
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Olympus Corporation of the Americas 3500 Corporate Pkwy Center Valley PA 18034-8229
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| For Additional Information Contact | Cynthia Ow 647-9993203 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | The MAJ-1443 and MAJ-1444 are no longer reprocessing compatible with the OER-Pro and OER-Elite automated endoscope reprocessors. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Reprocessing Controls |
| Action | Olympus notified consignees on about 02/12/2026 via URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION letter. Consignees were instructed to immediately cease reprocessing the MAJ-1443 and MAJ-1444 valves in an OER-Pro or OER-Elite and ensure all personnel are completely knowledgeable and thoroughly trained on the content of this notification and the full extent of the MAJ-1443 and MAJ-1444 reprocessing steps as detailed in the provided Instructions for Use (IFU). The updated IFU can also be accessed electronically through OlympusConnect.com.
Additionally, consignees were instructed to replace any existing copies of the MAJ-1443/MAJ-1444 IFU with the updated IFU provided in this letter, identify and notify all customers if affected units were further distributed and complete and confirm receipt of the notification via the Olympus web portal. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 2,929 units |
| Distribution | US Nationwide distribution. |
| Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 The manufacturer has initiated the recall and not all products have been corrected or removed. This record will be updated as the status changes.
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| 510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = FEB
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