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FDA (Devices) recall action 94173

Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalled 2 products on 2024-09-18

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Products
2
Announced
2024-09-18
Critical
0
Units
7,032

Why these products were recalled

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

The agency’s own wording, quoted from the enforcement report.

The unit total adds up the quantities the agency stated for each product. Where a product record gave no figure, or gave a weight rather than a count, it contributes nothing — so the real total is at least this, never less.

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  • SevereFDA (Devices)··2024-09-18

    Olympus Electrosurgical Knives Recalled for Breaking During Use

    Olympus Corporation recalls 4,507 Triangle Tip Electrosurgical Knives (Model KD-640L) due to device fragmentation during use. The issue is linked to reports of serious injury and improper adherence to usage instructions.

    Product
    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-640L
    Category
    Distribution
    0 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)··2024-09-18

    Olympus Electrosurgical Knives Recalled Due to Breakage During Use

    Olympus Corporation recalled 2,525 electrosurgical knives (KD-645L) nationwide after reports of serious injury from knives breaking off during use. Users must follow Instructions for Use regarding proper electrosurgical unit compatibility and output settings.

    Product
    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
    Category
    Distribution
    0 states