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Z-1489-2026Class II

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

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Recalling firm
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Product type
Device
Status
Ongoing
Report date
2026-03-11
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Firm state
PA
Product quantity
1,276 boxes (20 units per box)
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Reason for recall

Potential for rubber fragment detachment during use.

Product description

Olympus Single Use Biopsy Valve. Model/Catalog Number: MAJ-1218. 20 units per box. The MAJ-1218 has been designed to be attached to the instrument channel port of compatible endoscopes to prevent leakage of body fluids.

Code / lot info

Model/Catalog Number: MAJ-1218. UDI-DI: 14953170154291. All Lot Numbers. 20 units per box.

Data: U.S. FDA. Recall details are as reported by the FDA. The quality-domain mapping and severity are a SPEQ editorial interpretation of the recall reason, not an official FDA classification. Open the enforcement explorer →