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FDA DevicesClass II

Brand Name: Single Use Electrosurgical Knife Product Name: Olympus Single Use E...

Published: February 11, 2026Recall ID: Z-1222-2026Category: devicesCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

A deterioration of the cutting knife, including overheating and burning, can contribute to tip breakage during use.

Product Description & Identification

Brand Name: Single Use Electrosurgical Knife Product Name: Olympus Single Use Electrosurgical Knife KD-640L Model/Catalog Number: KD640-L Product Description: An electrosurgical device consisting of a handpiece with mechanical and/or electrical controls, and a monopolar electrode, intended to deliver a current from a system generator directly to tissues for cutting/coagulation/ablation during endoscopic (including laparoscopic, arthroscopic) surgery.

Affected Products

Brand Name: Single Use Electrosurgical Knife Product Name: Olympus Single Use Electrosurgical Knife KD-640L Model/Catalog Number: KD640-L Product Description: An electrosurgical device consisting of a handpiece with mechanical and/or electrical controls, and a monopolar electrode, intended to deliver a current from a system generator directly to tissues for cutting/coagulation/ablation during endoscopic (including laparoscopic, arthroscopic) surgery.

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
CityCenter Valley
StatePA
Event id98007
Address 13500 Corporate Pkwy
Address 2N/A
Code infoModel/Catalog Number: KD640-L UDI: 04953170208423 Lot Number(s): 2ZK, 31K, 32K, 33K, 34K, 35K, 36K, 37K, 38K, 39K, 3XK, 3YK, 3ZK, 41K, 42K, 43K, 44K, 45K, 46K, 47K, 48K, 49K, 4XK, 4YK, 4ZK, 51K, 52K, 53K, 54K, 55K, 58K, 59K
Postal code18034-8229
Report date20260211
Product typeDevices
Product quantityunits
Reason for recallA deterioration of the cutting knife, including overheating and burning, can contribute to tip breakage during use.
Voluntary mandatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiation date20240217
Initial firm notificationLetter
Center classification date20260130

Overview

  • Recalling FirmOlympus Corporation of the Americas
  • StatusOngoing
  • Risk LevelClass II
  • DistributionUS Nationwide distribution.
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