Olympus Single Use Biopsy Valve. Model/Catalog Number: MAJ-1218. 20 units per box. The MAJ-1218 has been designed to be attached to the instrument channel port of compatible endoscopes to prevent leakage of body fluids.
Recall
- Recall Number
- Z-1489-2026
- Event Number
- 98240
- Firm
- Olympus Corporation of the Americas
- FEI Number
- 2429304
- Product Code
- EOQ
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Root Cause
- Under Investigation by firm
- Initiated
- January 29, 2026
- Posted
- March 3, 2026
- Address
- 3500 Corporate Pkwy, Center Valley, PA, 18034-8229
Description
Olympus Single Use Biopsy Valve. Model/Catalog Number: MAJ-1218. 20 units per box. The MAJ-1218 has been designed to be attached to the instrument channel port of compatible endoscopes to prevent leakage of body fluids.
Potential for rubber fragment detachment during use.
Olympus notified consignees on about 01/29/2026 via letter titled URGENT: FIELD SAFETY NOTICE. Consignees were instructed to carefully read the content of the notification, ensure all personnel are completely knowledgeable and thoroughly trained on the content of this notification, and that they may continue using the devices as per the notification and instructions for use. Olympus is highlighting the importance of strictly adhering to the Inspection of the Biopsy Valve and Inserting and Withdrawing the Endo-therapy accessories sections in the IFU related to the detachment of fragment from the slit part of rubber. Consignees were requested to acknowledge receipt of the notification via their portal and if product has been further distributed to notify those consignees.
US Nationwide distribution.
1,276 boxes (20 units per box)