FDA Recall of OER-ELITE Endoscope Reprocessor Connecting Tubes
Olympus Corporation of the Americas is recalling 741 units of OER-ELITE Endoscope Reprocessor Connecting Tubes due to potential failure of lock levers, affecting devices distributed nationwide in the US and internationally.
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What Happened
Olympus Corporation of the Americas is recalling certain OER-ELITE Endoscope Reprocessor Connecting Tubes because of a potential for the Version 2 reprocessor connecting tube lock levers to fail prematurely.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products are OER-ELITE Endoscope Reprocessor Connecting Tubes with Model/Catalog Number: MAJ-2119. The UDI Number is 04953170404146, and the Lot Numbers include: 09A, 0XA, 0YA, 0ZA, 11A, 14A, 15A, 16A, 17A, 18A, 1XA, 1YA, 1ZA, 22A, 23A, 24A, 25A, 26A, 27A, 28A, 29A, 2XA, 2YA, 2ZA, 31A, 32A, 33A, 34A, 35A, 36A, 37A, 38A, 3XA, 3YA, 3ZA, 41A, 42A, 43A, 44A, 45A, 46A, 47A, 48A, 4XA, 4YA, 51A. A total of 741 units are affected, with distribution in the United States nationwide and in the countries of Canada, China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. The official recall number is Z-1907-2026.
What You Should Do
Consumers should contact the recalling firm, Olympus Corporation of the Americas, as the recall was initiated via letter, for instructions on how to proceed with returns or refunds.
Why This Matters
This recall involves medical devices that could malfunction, potentially leading to temporary health consequences, highlighting the importance of ensuring device reliability in healthcare settings.
Source
This recall information is from the FDA, recall number Z-1907-2026.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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