Boston Scientific Orca Air/Water and Suction Valves
Boston Scientific is recalling Orca single-use air/water and suction valves due to reports of the suction button sticking during use.
Stop using the affected valves and contact Boston Scientific or your local representative for return instructions.
Why it was recalled
Boston Scientific is recalling Orca sterile, single-use air/water and suction valves due to a higher than anticipated occurrence of the suction button sticking, which may impede the device's function during gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures.
Is mine affected?
Check the model, lot, or serial number on the device or its packaging. Yours is affected if it matches one below.
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.
- UPC
- 00840253111012, 38400303
- Recall #
- Z-2413-2026
Where it was sold
Distributed nationwide.
Official source
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Editorial summary by Recall Canary · last updated 2026-06-12 · primary source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration · severity reflects the agency's published classification