Olympus OER-ELITE Connecting Tube MAJ-2110 Class II Recall
Summary
Olympus Corporation of the Americas initiated a Class II medical device recall for OER-ELITE Endoscope Reprocessor Connecting Tubes, Model/Catalog Number MAJ-2110, on March 25, 2026, affecting 9,757 units distributed US-wide and to Canada, China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. The recall addresses a device design defect: Version 2 connecting tube lock levers may fail prematurely. Consignees were notified via URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE REMOVAL letter with instructions to examine inventory, transition to current version (black lock levers), and arrange return of previous versions.
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FDA classified this field correction as a Class II recall, the middle severity tier indicating temporary or reversible health consequences or remote probability of serious adverse health consequences. Olympus notified consignees on approximately March 25, 2026, via letter titled URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE REMOVAL. The recall affects all consignees who received OER-ELITE Endoscope Reprocessor Connecting Tubes Model MAJ-2110 with lot numbers including 09A through 51A. Affected parties must examine their inventory, identify current version (black lock levers) versus previous versions (gray or integrated lock levers), transition to current version when supply permits, and arrange return of previous versions to Olympus.
Healthcare facilities using Olympus OER-ELITE endoscope reprocessors should immediately locate affected connecting tubes in inventory, verify lot numbers against the recall notice, prioritize transition to current version (black lock levers), and contact Olympus Customer Service at 1-800-848-9024 option 2 to order replacement current-version units. If current-version supply is insufficient, facilities may continue using previous versions only while inspecting connecting tubes before each use per IFU. All affected units must be set aside for return once sufficient current-version stock is obtained.
What to do next
- Examine inventory and OER-ELITE devices for affected product with black lock levers
- If sufficient current version available, stop using previous version and set aside for return
- If insufficient current version available and no alternative reprocessing method readily available, may continue using previous version(s) consistent with Instructions for Use, which require inspecting the connecting tube prior to use; transition to current version as soon as possible
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Class 2 Device Recall Olympus Connecting Tube MAJ2110
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| | Class 2 Device Recall Olympus Connecting Tube MAJ2110 | |
| Date Initiated by Firm | March 25, 2026 |
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| Date Posted | April 22, 2026 |
| Recall Status | Open , Classified |
| Recall Number | Z-1898-2026 |
| 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-2110. |
May be included with the Olympus OER-ELITE. |
| Code Information | Model Number: MAJ-2110. UDI Number: 04953170404054. Lot Numbers: 09A, 0XA, 0YA, 0ZA, 11A, 12A, 22A, 23A, 24A, 25A, 26A, 27A, 28A, 29A, 2XA, 2YA, 2ZA, 31A, 32A, 33A, 34A, 35A, 36A, 37A, 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 | 9,757 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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