FDA Medical devices recall ·

Orca Single Use Air/Water and Suction Valves… recall

Recall number
Z-2413-2026
Date
(initiated May 12, 2026)
Company / brand
Boston Scientific Corporation
100 Boston Scientific Way, Marlborough, MA, United States
Category
Medical devices › Class II
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Units affected
9750 units
Hazard tags
Sterility
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated

Read the official FDA notice ↗

Product

Orca Single Use Air/Water and Suction Valves, Material Number (UPN) SUV-617-50; The Orca Air/Water Valve is intended to be used to control the air/water function on an endoscope during a GI (gastrointestinal) endoscopic procedure.

Why was it recalled?

Boston Scientific is initiating a medical device removal of Orca Sterile, Single Use Air/Water and Suction Valves due to a higher than anticipated occurrence of the suction button sticking.

What should you do?

FDA enforcement reports do not list a consumer remedy. Check the product codes below against what you have; if it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the firm's or FDA's official notice, or contact the company. If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider.

Product codes & lot numbers

GTIN 00840253111012, Lot 38400303, Exp. January 20, 2029

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Source: FDA (medical devices), recall Z-2413-2026. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the FDA.