Olympus Corporation of the Americas Water Filter MAJ-2318. This MAJ-2318 water filter has been designed to be used with Olympus endoscope reprocessor for prevent contamination of the rinse water. The MAJ-2318 water filter is compatible with OER-ELITE and OER-MINI. Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Water Filter MAJ-2318. This MAJ-2318 water filter has been designed to be used with Olympus endoscope reprocessor for prevent contamination of the rinse water. The MAJ-2318 water filter is compatible with OER-ELITE and OER-MINI.
Brand
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
UDI-DI 04953170401473 Lots 36A, 37A, 38A Affected product may have also been packaged within OER boxes (OER-Elite and OER-MINI)
Products Sold
UDI-DI 04953170401473 Lots 36A, 37A, 38A Affected product may have also been packaged within OER boxes (OER-Elite and OER-MINI)
Olympus Corporation of the Americas is recalling Water Filter MAJ-2318. This MAJ-2318 water filter has been designed to be used with Olympus endoscop due to Water filter may have been assembled incorrectly, resulting in unfiltered tap water being used for reprocessing. This may expose a patient to a potent. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Water filter may have been assembled incorrectly, resulting in unfiltered tap water being used for reprocessing. This may expose a patient to a potentially contaminated device, presenting a risk of infection or sepsis.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
On January 16, 2024, the firm notified customers of the issue via URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE FIELD CORRECTIVE ACTION letters. Customers were instructed to immediately assess all MAJ-2318 at their facility to check the model and lot number. Customers were given detailed instructions on how to identify affected product, including for MAJ-2318 installed in the OER machine. Please contact your Olympus customer service representative at 1-800-848-9024, option 2 to obtain a Return Material Authorization to return any affected product. Customers who have further distributed product should notify downstream accounts at once. If you require assistance with identifying affected product, please contact the Olympus Technical Assistance Center at 1- 800-848-9024, option 1. If you have questions about this recall, please contact the recalling firm at (647) 999-3203 or by e-mail at Cynthia.Ow@Olympus.com.
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026