The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1184-2019·Announced 2019-04-24

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

Gyrus ACMI is recalling 193 Diego Elite Turbinate Blades because they may allow unintended RF energy activation when used with specific 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 product (unintended RF energy activation) where specific injury reports are not detailed in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Gyrus ACMI, Inc. is recalling 193 units of the Diego Elite Turbinate Blades Bipolar Blade, 4mm curved (Product Number: BB4040XS). The recall affects all lot numbers of this specific product.

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

The affected products were distributed nationwide as well as in Germany, Japan, and Singapore. Healthcare facilities and users should stop using the affected blades immediately and contact the recalling firm for instructions on return or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Diego Elite Turbinate Blades Bipolar Blade, 4mm curved, Product Number: BB4040XS
Manufacturer
Gyrus ACMI, Inc.
Affected units
193

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 →