Olymp: Olympus recalls endoscope suction valve model MAJ-1443 due to incompatibility with OER-Pro and OER-Elite reprocessors. Affected units may not function properly with these devices.
The MAJ-1443 and MAJ-1444 are no longer reprocessing compatible with the OER-Pro and OER-Elite automated endoscope reprocessors.
Olympus is recalling endoscope suction valves with model number MAJ-1443 because they are no longer compatible with certain endoscope reprocessors. This means the valves may not work correctly with OER-Pro and OER-Elite machines, potentially causing improper cleaning or infection risks.
The suction valve model MAJ-1443 is no longer compatible with Olympus OER-Pro and OER-Elite automated endoscope reprocessors. This incompatibility could lead to improper cleaning of endoscopes, increasing infection risks during medical procedures.
Healthcare professionals using Olympus endoscopes with the MAJ-144:1443 suction valve model are affected. Those who use the OER-Pro or OER-Elite reprocessors with these valves are at higher risk of improper cleaning.
Check for the model number MAJ-1443 on the suction valve. The product was sold with UDI-DI: 04953170355912 and catalog number N5363430. All lot/serial numbers are included in the recall.
Verify if your suction valve model MAJ-1443 is compatible with OER-Pro or OER-Elite reprocessors.
The Olympus MAJ-1443 suction valve is no longer compatible with OER-Pro and OER-Elite automated endoscope reprocessors, which could lead to improper cleaning and infection risks.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so check compatibility with your reprocessor to ensure proper function.
The recall specifically mentions model MAJ-1443; model MAJ-1444 is also noted but not detailed in the record.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1610-2026 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-1610-2026 from Olympus. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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