The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1182-2019·Announced 2019-04-24

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

Gyrus ACMI is recalling 247 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. Per the rubric, FDA Class II recalls involving significant injury risks or structural defects are classified as Severe (4).

Plain-English summary

Gyrus ACMI, Inc. is recalling 247 units of the Diego Elite Turbinate Blades, specifically the Bipolar Blade, 4mm curved (Product Number: BB4040SS). The recall covers all lot numbers. These products were distributed nationwide and in Germany, Japan, and Singapore.

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

Healthcare providers and consumers who possess these specific blades should stop using them immediately. They should contact Gyrus ACMI, Inc. for instructions on how to return the product for a refund or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Diego Elite Turbinate Blades Bipolar Blade, 4mm curved, Product Number:BB4040SS
Manufacturer
Gyrus ACMI, Inc.
Affected units
247

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 →