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CONNECTING TUBE MAJ-2110Recalls & reported problems

Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · Class 2

All models of CONNECTING TUBE (23)

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

1 open recall names this device. See the recall details and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

Quick summary

This Olympus endoscope connecting tube has 213 adverse event reports, with no deaths or injuries. The reports describe the tube breaking, cracking or coming loose during cleaning and reprocessing, and no patients were involved. 1 open recall names this device, started in March 2026 because the lock levers on certain reprocessor connecting tubes may fail too early.

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Adverse event reports
213
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
1

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 213 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04953170404054), received between Apr 22, 2022 and Feb 23, 2026 — classified as 213 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (128 reports).

1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier, 1 still open.

1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K190969); they may or may not involve this specific model.

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.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 2 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 8 reportsFeb 2024: 14 reportsMar 2024: 13 reportsApr 2024: 16 reportsMay 2024: 2 reportsJun 2024: 22 reportsJul 2024: 5 reportsAug 2024: 6 reportsSep 2024: 11 reportsOct 2024: 13 reportsNov 2024: 2 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 8 reportsFeb 2025: 4 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 1 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 4 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports20242025202622
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Recalls naming this device

  1. Mar 25, 2026Class IIOpen, Classified

    Potential for the Version 2 reprocessor connecting tube lock levers may fail prematurely.

    Z-1898-2026 · Root cause: Device Design · Recall details · FDA record ↗

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break128
  • Connection Problem40
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component16
  • Disconnection7
  • Degraded6
  • Material Split, Cut or Torn5
  • Crack4
  • Fracture4

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions213

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 213 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionFeb 23, 2026Degraded

    IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE ENDOSCOPE REPROCESSOR ACESSORIES EXHIBITED DAMAGED TUBE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24413081 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 20, 2026Break

    IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE ENDOSCOPE REPROCESSOR ACCESSORIES HAD A DAMAGED TUBE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24406300 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 20, 2026Degraded

    IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE CONNECTING TUBE WAS DAMAGED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24402578 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 17, 2026Degraded

    IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE ENDOSCOPE REPROCESSOR EXHIBITED A DAMAGED TUBE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24366846 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 17, 2025Degraded; Degraded

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CONNECTING TUBE WAS DEFECTIVE AND BECAME DISCONNECTED DURING THE ALCOHOL FLUSH PHASE OF THE REPROCESSING CYCLE. THE ISSUE OCCURRED DURING REPROCESSING. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23327501 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 24, 2025Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CONNECTING TUBE EXHIBITED BROKEN TUBE CLIPS. THE ISSUE WAS FOUND DURING REPROCESSING. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21446224 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 13, 2025Break; Break

    NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM CUSTOMER.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21374847 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 12, 2025Break; Break

    IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE REPROCESSING, THE CONNECTING TUBE EXHIBITED THAT THE LOCKING LEVERS BREAK VERY EASILY, AND THE PLASTIC CRACKS AT THE BASE OF THE FIN. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21371148 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 12, 2025Break; Break

    NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM CUSTOMER.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21365023 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 27, 2025Connection Problem; Connection Problem

    NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM CUSTOMER.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21242211 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 27, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE CONNECTING TUBE DID NOT HAVE FULL CONNECTION DURING REPROCESSING. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21240457 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 24, 2025Connection Problem; Connection Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THE CONNECTORS DID NOT HAVE FULL CONNECTION DURING REPROCESSING. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21230888 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 24, 2025Connection Problem; Connection Problem

    NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THE CUSTOMER.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21230054 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 23, 2025Connection Problem; Connection Problem

    NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THE CUSTOMER.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21226475 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 23, 2025Incomplete or Inadequate Connection; Incomplete or Inadequate Connection

    NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM CUSTOMER.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21225924 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 23, 2025Connection Problem; Connection Problem

    NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THE CUSTOMER.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21219274 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 23, 2025Connection Problem; Connection Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THE CONNECTING TUBE CONNECTORS DID NOT HAVE FULL CONNECTION DURING REPROCESSING. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21218232 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 21, 2024Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CONNECTING TUBE OF THE SUBJECT DEVICE CANNOT BE CONNECTED TO THE CHANNEL CONNECTOR. THE ISSUE OCCURRED DURING AN UNSPECIFIED PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT OR USER HARM ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20747194 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 21, 2024Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CONNECTING TUBE OF THE SUBJECT DEVICE CANNOT BE CONNECTED TO THE CHANNEL CONNECTOR. THE ISSUE OCCURRED DURING AN UNSPECIFIED PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT OR USER HARM ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20747137 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 25, 2024Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT CONNECTING TUBE EXHIBITED BROKEN CONNECTORS. IT IS UNKNOWN WHEN THE ISSUE WAS FOUND. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20535899 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 23, 2024Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING REPROCESSING FOUND THE CONNECTING TUBE HAD BROKEN CONNECTOR. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20519338 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 23, 2024Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING REPROCESSING FOUND THE CONNECTING TUBE HAD BROKEN CONNECTOR. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20519331 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 23, 2024Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING REPROCESSING FOUND THE CONNECTING TUBE HAD BROKEN CONNECTOR. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20518791 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 23, 2024Connection Problem; Connection Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED, THAT THE CONNECTING TUBE WAS BROKEN. THE ISSUE WAS FOUND, DURING REPROCESSING. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20518126 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 23, 2024Connection Problem; Connection Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED, THAT THE CONNECTING TUBE WAS BROKEN. THE ISSUE WAS FOUND, DURING REPROCESSING. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20517996 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K190969. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-0638-2022 · Dec 13, 2021 · Terminated
    OER-Elite Endoscope Reprocessor-for use in cleaning and high-level disinfection of heat sensitive Olympus flexible endoscopes, their accessories, and endoscope reprocessor accessor

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