CONNECTING TUBE MAJ-1511Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04953170234002), received between Mar 21, 2023 and May 11, 2026 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Reprocessing Problem” (2 reports).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionMay 11, 2026Device Reprocessing Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THE FACILITY STAFF FAILED TO ATTACH THE CLEANING TUBE TO THE FLEXIBLE FIBER RHINO-LARYNGOSCOPE DURING REPROCESSING. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25137869 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 21, 2023Device Reprocessing Problem; Device Reprocessing Problem

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED TO OLYMPUS THAT DURING REPROCESSING, THE CONNECTING TUBE WAS POPPING OFF. THE CONNECTING TUBE COULD NOT BE CONNECTED TO THE CHANNEL CONNECTOR IN THE REPROCESSING BASIN. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE IS NOT BEING RETURNED BECAUSE THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED. THE ISSUE WAS DUE TO USER ERROR. THIS COMPLAINT IS RELATED TO PATIENT IDENTIFIER (B)(6) (LF-GP/SERIAL NUMBER: UNKNOWN).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16587933 ↗