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FDA DevicesClass II

Brand Name: Olympus PK Cutting Forceps, 5mm 33cm Product Name: PK Cutting Force...

Published: April 1, 2026Recall ID: Z-1640-2026Category: 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 PK Cutting Forceps, 5mm 33cm Product Name: PK Cutting Forceps Model/Catalog Number: PK-CF0533 Product Description: An assembly of devices intended to generate and apply radio-frequency (RF) alternating current to soft tissues for cutting and coagulation during an endoscopic or open surgical procedure.

Affected Products

Brand Name: Olympus PK Cutting Forceps, 5mm 33cm Product Name: PK Cutting Forceps Model/Catalog Number: PK-CF0533 Product Description: An assembly of devices intended to generate and apply radio-frequency (RF) alternating current to soft tissues for cutting and coagulation during an endoscopic or open surgical procedure.

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
CityCenter Valley
StatePA
Event id98454
Address 13500 Corporate Pkwy
Code infoModel: PK-CF0533; UDI: 00821925035867; Lot Numbers: All unexpired;
Postal code18034-8229
Report date20260401
Product typeDevices
Product quantity444 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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