Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 24429 |
| Brand Name: | Endoscope Therapy Disposable Sterile |
| Model: | MAJ-209 SUCTION VALVE |
| Affected: | |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Olympus (NZ) Ltd 15D Paul Matthews Road Albany Auckland |
| Contact Information: | 0508 659 6787 |
| Manufacturer: | Olympus Medical Systems Corporation |
| Issue: | The manufacture has been made aware of an events where suction valve tube breaking off during a procedure, with the possibility of a piece of the suction valve remaining attached to the endoscopes. In the case of a breakage of the MAJ-209, the fluid suction capability is compromised resulting in a potential vision decrease for the user and a possible procedure interruption. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 11/4/2019 |
