Olympus recalls 20-unit boxes of MAJ-1218 biopsy valves due to potential rubber fragment detachment during use. Affected units sold with UDI-DI 14953170154291. No remedy specified in recall notice.
Potential for rubber fragment detachment during use.
Olympus is recalling single-use biopsy valves with model number MAJ-1218 because rubber fragments might detach during use. This could cause injury if fragments enter the body. The recall affects 20 valves per box sold with specific UDI-DI numbers.
The biopsy valve's rubber component may detach during use, potentially causing fragments to enter the body. This could lead to injury if fragments are not properly contained. The risk occurs during normal medical procedures when the valve is attached to endoscopes.
Medical professionals using the biopsy valves for endoscopy procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing procedures with these valves could be affected if fragments enter the body.
Check for the model number MAJ-1218 on the valve packaging. The recall includes all units with UDI-DI 14953170154291 sold in boxes of 20 valves.
Look for the model number MAJ-1218 and UDI-DI 14953170154291 on the valve packaging.
The recall notice does not specify any remedy for this issue.
The recall affects 20 units per box with model number MAJ-1218 and UDI-DI 14953170154291.
The valve may detach during use, potentially causing rubber fragments to enter the body and cause injury.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1489-2026 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-1489-2026 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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