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FDA Devices recall · Reported February 21, 2024

Single Use Distal Cover MAJ-2315 Used with: EVIS EXERA III Duodenovideoscope TJF-Q190V- designed to be attached to Olympus duodenovideoscopes to cover the distal end of the insertion tube and around the forceps elevator

Single Use Distal Cover MAJ-2315 may unexpectedly detach from the duodenoscope during use result include the risk of mucosal injury, tissue damage, bleeding, perforation, or obstr…

Recall #
Z-1071-2024
Affected scope
24300 units (box of 20 pieces)
Initiated
December 8, 2023
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Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalled Single Use Distal Cover MAJ-2315 Used with: EVIS EXERA III Duodenovideoscope TJF-Q190V- … - a moderate-severity action.

Single Use Distal Cover MAJ-2315 Used with: EVIS EXERA III Duodenovideoscope TJF-Q190V- … was recalled by Olympus Corporation of the Americas in February 21, 2024. Reason: Single Use Distal Cover MAJ-2315 may unexpectedly detach from the duodenoscope during use result include the …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1071-2024 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Olympus Corporation of the Americas issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Single Use Distal Cover MAJ-2315 may unexpectedly detach from the duodenoscope during use result include the ….

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
February 21, 2024
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1071-2024 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1071-2024) was formally reported on February 21, 2024, with the manufacturer initiating the action on December 8, 2023. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Olympus Corporation of the Americas is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Center Valley, PA. Federal records list the affected scope as 24300 units (box of 20 pieces).

The documented reason for this recall is: Single Use Distal Cover MAJ-2315 may unexpectedly detach from the duodenoscope during use result include the risk of mucosal injury, tissue damage, bleeding, perforation, or obstruction due to retained distal cover in t… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Nationwide distribution.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

24300 units (box of 20 pieces)

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

Single Use Distal Cover MAJ-2315 Used with: EVIS EXERA III Duodenovideoscope TJF-Q190V- designed to be attached to Olympus duodenovideoscopes to cover the distal end of the insertion tube and around the forceps elevator

Reason for recall

Single Use Distal Cover MAJ-2315 may unexpectedly detach from the duodenoscope during use result include the risk of mucosal injury, tissue damage, bleeding, perforation, or obstruction due to retained distal cover in the gastrointestinal tract that would require urgent medical intervention for removal, and/or burns from the use an uncovered duodenoscope distal end. Detachment of a distal cover in the oral cavity may result in aspiration, airway obstruction, or respiratory distress and would require immediate medical intervention for removal.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Ongoing
Recall number Z-1071-2024
Date reported February 21, 2024
Date initiated December 8, 2023
Recalling firm Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Firm location Center Valley, PA
Affected scope 24300 units (box of 20 pieces)
Distribution US Nationwide distribution.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Single Use Distal Cover MAJ-2315 Used with: EVIS EXERA III Duodenovideoscope TJF-Q190V- designed to be attached to Olympus duodenovideoscopes to cover the distal end of the insertion tube and around the forceps elevator. Recalled by Olympus Corporation of the Americas. Units affected: 24300 units (box of 20 pieces).
Why was this product recalled?
Single Use Distal Cover MAJ-2315 may unexpectedly detach from the duodenoscope during use result include the risk of mucosal injury, tissue damage, bleeding, perforation, or obstruction due to retained distal cover in the gastrointestinal tract that would require urgent medical intervention for removal, and/or burns from the use an uncovered duodenoscope distal end. Detachment of a distal cover in the oral cavity may result in aspiration, airway obstruction, or respiratory distress and would require immediate medical intervention for removal.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 21, 2024. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1071-2024.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: US Nationwide distribution..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-1071-2024) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported February 21, 2024. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.