FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-1548-2024
Olympus Triangle Tip Electrosurgical Knives- to be used with Olympus endoscopes and electrosurgical units to cut tissue using high-frequency current within the upper digestive tract Model: KD-645L
Published September 18, 2024 · Recall initiated: March 1, 2024
Status when published: Ongoing — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.
What's the hazard
Due to increase in complaints for the KD-640L and KD-645L Triangle Tip Electrosurgical Knives breaking off during use -issuing reminder to users to utilize the electrosurgical knife in accordance with the Instructions for Use, which details critical specifications regarding electrosurgical unit compatibility and output due to reports of serious injury
What to do
Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter
Recall details
- Manufacturer
- Olympus Corporation of the Americas
- Distributor
- Nationwide
- Lot
- UDI-DI: - 04953170407857 All lots numbers
- Risk classification
- Class II
- Area (FDA)
- device
- Country
- United States
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