FDAMay 12, 2026device

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.

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The hazard

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 to do

FDA enforcement status: Ongoing

Brands named

boston scientificboston

UPCs

00840253111012

Recall history

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