Z-1009-2024 Class II Ongoing

Recalled by Olympus Corporation Of The Americas — Center Valley, PA

FDA device recall Z-1009-2024 was initiated by Olympus Corporation Of The Americas on Jan 16, 2024 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: 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… The recall status is ongoing. Affected quantity: 877 MAJ-2318, 119 OER-Elite, 3 OER-MINI.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
Feb 14, 2024
Initiation Date
Jan 16, 2024
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
877 MAJ-2318, 119 OER-Elite, 3 OER-MINI

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.

Reason for Recall

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 Pattern

Domestic US distribution nationwide.

Code Information

UDI-DI 04953170401473 Lots 36A, 37A, 38A Affected product may have also been packaged within OER boxes (OER-Elite and OER-MINI)

Source

Dataset
openFDA device recall enforcement reports
FDA record
This recall in openFDA (JSON)
Enforcement Report
Search FDA's Enforcement Report for Z-1009-2024
openFDA file date
Oct 26, 2026
Loaded by RegDataLab
Oct 27, 2026

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