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Olympus Corporation of the Americas: Olympus Endoscope Reprocessor OER-Elite. Model Number: N5789340.

Recall number
Z-1612-2026
Recalling firm
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Product
Olympus Endoscope Reprocessor OER-Elite. Model Number: N5789340.
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
2026-02-12
Posted
2026-03-20
Terminated
not on file
Reason
The MAJ-1443 and MAJ-1444 are no longer reprocessing compatible with the OER-Pro and OER-Elite automated endoscope reprocessors.
Root cause
Reprocessing Controls
Action
Olympus notified consignees on about 02/12/2026 via URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION letter. Consignees were instructed to immediately cease reprocessing the MAJ-1443 and MAJ-1444 valves in an OER-Pro or OER-Elite and ensure all personnel are completely knowledgeable and thoroughly trained on the content of this notification and the full extent of the MAJ-1443 and MAJ-1444 reprocessing steps as detailed in the provided Instructions for Use (IFU). The updated IFU can also be accessed electronically through OlympusConnect.com. Additionally, consignees were instructed to replace any existing copies of the MAJ-1443/MAJ-1444 IFU with the updated IFU provided in this letter, identify and notify all customers if affected units were further distributed and complete and confirm receipt of the notification via the Olympus web portal.
Quantity
2,929 units
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Lot, serial or model codes
Model Number: N5789340. UDI-DI: 04953170404047. Catalog number: N5789340. All Lot/Serial Numbers.
510(k) numbers
["K201920"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
FEB
Firm FEI
2429304
Firm city
Center Valley
Firm state
PA
Firm country
not on file

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File
device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip
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b87518bfe2e8
Size
288210821 bytes
Published
2026-09-28
Read
2026-09-29T08:25:23.626Z
Source file
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Refresh due
2026-10-06

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