Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalls Water Filter MAJ-2318. This MAJ-2318 water filter has been designed to be used with Olympus endoscope reprocessor for prevent…
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.
Read the official notice →- Date
- 2024-02-14
- Country
- United States
- Brand
- Olympus Corporation of the Americas
- Product
- Water Filter MAJ-2318. This MAJ-2318 water filter has been designed to be used with Olympus endoscope reprocessor for prevent…
- Classification
- Class II
- Units
- Domestic US distribution nationwide.
- Category
- Drugs & medical
- Source
- FDA · Device
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