Brand Name: Olympus PK Cutting Forceps — Class II medical device recall Z-1640-2026
Ongoing recall by Olympus Corporation of the Americas, reported 2026-04-01, distributed nationwide. Olympus identified that the Cutting Forceps contain components for which the supplier did not adequately valid
| Recall number | Z-1640-2026 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Olympus Corporation of the Americas, Center Valley, PA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2026-02-25 |
| Classified | 2026-03-25 |
| Reported by FDA | 2026-04-01 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | AU, CA, CN, JP, KR, MX, SG |
| Quantity | 444 units |
| UPC / GTIN / UDI-DI | 00821925035867 |
| Model numbers | PK-CF0533 |
Product
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.
Reason for recall
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.
Machine access
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