Olympus OER-ELITE Connecting Tube MAJ2330 - Lock Lever Defect, 1,829 Units
Summary
FDA classified a Class II medical device recall for Olympus Corporation of the Americas' OER-ELITE Endoscope Reprocessor Connecting Tubes (Model MAJ-2330) due to a lock lever defect. Version 2 connecting tubes with black lock levers may experience premature lock lever failure, posing a risk during endoscope reprocessing. A total of 1,829 units across 50 lot codes (09A through 51A series) were distributed worldwide, including US, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. Consignees are instructed to examine inventory, transition to the current version (black lock levers), and arrange return of affected previous versions through Olympus Customer Service at 1-800-848-9024, option 2.
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FDA classified a Class II recall for Olympus OER-ELITE Endoscope Reprocessor Connecting Tubes (Model MAJ-2330) due to premature failure of Version 2 lock levers. The FDA-determined cause is device design. Affected products include 50 lot codes (09A, 0XA, 0YA, 0ZA, 11A, 12A, 24A through 51A series) totaling 1,829 units distributed worldwide.
Healthcare facilities using Olympus OER-ELITE endoscope reprocessors should immediately audit their inventory for the affected connecting tube model and lot codes. Devices with previous versions (gray or integrated lock levers) should be used only if current version (black lock levers) is unavailable and no alternative reprocessing method exists. Affected parties must confirm receipt of the notification via the Olympus web portal and forward the notice to any further distributees.
What to do next
- Examine inventory and OER-ELITE devices for the affected product.
- If sufficient quantities of current version (black) are available, stop using previous version and set aside for return.
- Transition to current version by placing an order through Customer Service at 1-800-848-9024, option 2.
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Class 2 Device Recall Olympus Connecting Tube MAJ2330
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| | Class 2 Device Recall Olympus Connecting Tube MAJ2330 | |
| Date Initiated by Firm | March 25, 2026 |
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| Date Posted | April 22, 2026 |
| Recall Status | Open , Classified |
| Recall Number | Z-1909-2026 |
| Recall Event ID | 98544 |
| 510(K)Number | K201920 |
| Product Classification | Accessories, cleaning, for endoscope - Product Code FEB |
| Product | OER-ELITE Endoscope Reprocessor Connecting Tubes. Model/Catalog Number: MAJ-2330. |
| Code Information | Model Number: MAJ-2330. UDI Number: 04953170404207. Lot Numbers: 09A, 0XA, 0YA, 0ZA, 11A, 12A, 24A, 25A, 26A, 27A, 28A, 29A, 2XA, 2YA, 2ZA, 31A, 32A, 33A, 34A, 35A, 36A, 38A, 39A, 3XA, 3YA, 3ZA, 41A, 42A, 43A, 44A, 45A, 46A, 47A, 48A, 49A, 4XA, 4YA, 4ZA, 51A. |
| FEI Number | 2429304 |
| Recalling Firm/ | |
| Manufacturer | Olympus Corporation of the Americas |
3500 Corporate Pkwy
Center Valley PA 18034-8229 |
| For Additional Information Contact | Cynthia Ow
647-9993203 |
| Manufacturer Reason
for Recall | Potential for the Version 2 reprocessor connecting tube lock levers may fail prematurely. |
| FDA Determined
Cause | Device Design |
| Action | Olympus notified consignees on about 03/25/2026 via letter titled "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE REMOVAL." Consignees were notified of the issue and hazard involved and were instructed to examine inventory and OER-ELITE devices for the affected product. The current version has black lock levers. The previous versions have gray lock levers or integrated lock levers, which are the same color as the rest of the connector.
Consignees were instructed that if they have sufficient quantities of the current version (black) to support reprocessing needs, stop using the previous version and set aside for return. They may proceed with using the current version, only. If they have insufficient quantities of the current version (black) available, and do not have another method of endoscope reprocessing readily available, they may continue using the previous version(s) consistent with the Instructions for Use, which require users to inspect the connecting tube prior to use. Transition to the current version as soon as possible by placing an order through Customer Service at 1-800-848-9024, option 2. When sufficient quantities of the current version (black) are obtained to support reprocessing needs, stop using the previous version and only use the current version going forward. Then arrange for return the previous version of the connector.
Consignees were also requested to confirm receipt of the letter through the Olympus web portal and forward the notification to other users who may have the affected products if product were further distributed. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 1,829 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. |
| Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
| 1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 The manufacturer has initiated the recall and not all products have been corrected or removed. This record will be updated as the status changes. | |
| 510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = FEB |
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