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FDA DevicesClass II

Brand Name: Olympus HALO PKS Cutting Forceps, 5mm 33cm Product Name: HALO PKS C...

Published: April 1, 2026Recall ID: Z-1641-2026Category: devicesCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Olympus identified that the Cutting Forceps contain components for which the supplier did not adequately validate the welding process. Defective welds can result in the Cutting Forceps' jaw breaking during clinical use.

Product Description & Identification

Brand Name: Olympus HALO PKS Cutting Forceps, 5mm 33cm Product Name: HALO PKS Cutting Forceps Model/Catalog Number: HACF0533 Product Description: The HALO PKS Cutting Forceps are intended to be passed through a 5 mm laparoscopic cannula. Coagulation is achieved using electrosurgical energy under laparoscopic visualization. The device is intended to be used with the Gyrus ACMI G400 Workstation only.

Affected Products

Brand Name: Olympus HALO PKS Cutting Forceps, 5mm 33cm Product Name: HALO PKS Cutting Forceps Model/Catalog Number: HACF0533 Product Description: The HALO PKS Cutting Forceps are intended to be passed through a 5 mm laparoscopic cannula. Coagulation is achieved using electrosurgical energy under laparoscopic visualization. The device is intended to be used with the Gyrus ACMI G400 Workstation only.

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
CityCenter Valley
StatePA
Event id98454
Address 13500 Corporate Pkwy
Code infoModel: HACF0533; UDI: 00821925036390; Lot Numbers: All unexpired;
Postal code18034-8229
Report date20260401
Product typeDevices
Product quantity2648 units
Reason for recallOlympus identified that the Cutting Forceps contain components for which the supplier did not adequately validate the welding process. Defective welds can result in the Cutting Forceps' jaw breaking during clinical use.
Voluntary mandatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiation date20260225
Initial firm notificationLetter
Center classification date20260325

Overview

  • Recalling FirmOlympus Corporation of the Americas
  • StatusOngoing
  • Risk LevelClass II
  • DistributionWorldwide - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Mexico, EU, Australia, China, Singapore, Korea, Japan.
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