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Olympus Corporation of the Americas: 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.

Recall number
Z-0905-2025
Recalling firm
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
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.
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
2024-12-18
Posted
2025-01-16
Terminated
not on file
Reason
Potential for inadvertent retention of biomaterial when the reprocessing procedure is not performed as instructed, so as not completely removing and disassembling the device.
Root cause
Labeling design
Action
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.
Quantity
30,140 units
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution
Lot, serial or model codes
Model Number: MAJ-891. UDI-DI: 04953170063114. All lot numbers.
510(k) numbers
["K912120"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
FBN
Firm FEI
2429304
Firm city
Center Valley
Firm state
PA
Firm country
not on file

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device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip
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Size
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Published
2026-09-28
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2026-09-29T08:25:23.626Z
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2026-10-06

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