The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1179-2019·Announced 2019-04-24

Gyrus ACMI Recalls Diego Elite Turbinate Blades Due to RF Energy Risk

Gyrus ACMI, Inc. is recalling Diego Elite Turbinate Blades because they may allow unintended RF energy activation when used with Olympus consoles.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is Class II, and the hazard involves unintended RF energy activation in a medical device, which constitutes a significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Gyrus ACMI, Inc. is recalling Diego Elite Turbinate Blades, specifically the Bipolar Blade, 2mm straight, standard, type A (Part No BB2000SA). The recall involves 502 units distributed nationwide and in Germany, Japan, and Singapore. All lot numbers are affected.

The recall is being issued because Olympus Diego Elite Consoles may inadvertently permit the activation of the RF energy feature when used with these specific Diego Elite blades. This unintended activation presents a potential safety hazard during medical procedures.

Healthcare providers and facilities that have received these blades should stop using them immediately. They should contact Gyrus ACMI, Inc. for instructions on how to return the product or obtain a replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Diego Elite Turbinate Blades:Bipolar Blade, 2mm straight, standard, type A Part No BB2000SA
Manufacturer
Gyrus ACMI, Inc.
Affected units
502

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • All lot numbers

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 10 recalled by Gyrus ACMI, Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 10 products in this recall →