The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1180-2019·Announced 2019-04-24

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

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

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a risk of harm (unintended RF energy activation) where specific injury reports are not detailed in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.

Plain-English summary

Gyrus ACMI, Inc. is recalling 1,333 units of the Diego Elite Turbinate Blades Bipolar Blade, 4mm straight (Part Number: BB4000SS). The recall covers all lot numbers of this specific product.

The recall is being issued because the blades may inadvertently permit the activation of the radiofrequency (RF) energy feature when used with Olympus Diego Elite Consoles. This unintended activation presents a potential safety risk to patients and medical professionals.

The affected products were distributed nationwide and in Germany, Japan, and Singapore. Users of these devices should stop using the recalled blades and contact the manufacturer for further instructions on replacement or return.

The recalled product

Product
Diego Elite Turbinate Blades Bipolar Blade, 4mm straight, Part Number: BB4000SS
Manufacturer
Gyrus ACMI, Inc.
Affected units
1,333

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 →