Recall Z-0905-2025

Olympus Corporation of the Americas · initiated December 18, 2024

Class I Open, Classified

Class I – dangerous or defective products that could cause serious health problems or death

Product

Olympus MAJ-891 Forceps/Irrigation Plug (Isolated Type). Model/Catalog Number: MAJ-891. This instrument is designed to be attached to the instrument channel port of Olympus endoscopes to allow both irrigation and the use of endo-therapy accessories.

Codes / lots: Model Number: MAJ-891. UDI-DI: 04953170063114. All lot numbers.

Reason for recall

Potential for inadvertent retention of biomaterial when the reprocessing procedure is not performed as instructed, so as not completely removing and disassembling the device.

FDA-determined cause: Labeling design

Action taken

Olympus notified consignees on about 12/18/2024 via letter. Consignees were instructed to utilize alternative devices to the MAJ-891 according to the provided compatibility table provided, ensure all personnel are completely knowledgeable and thoroughly trained on the content of this letter and the MAJ-891 reprocessing instructions, acknowledge receipt of the letter through the Olympus portal, https://olympusamerica.com/recall, and notify customers if the units have been further distributed. Additionally, Olympus will contact customers to schedule a mutually beneficial time for an Olympus Field Representative to visit each facility and review the contents of this letter and the MAJ-891 reprocessing instructions.

Details

Recall number
Z-0905-2025
Initiated
December 18, 2024
Posted by FDA
January 16, 2025
Product code
FBN – Choledochoscope And Accessories, Flexible/Rigid
Quantity
30,140 units
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution
Recalling firm
Olympus Corporation of the Americas, Center Valley, PA

Official FDA recall record