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Medical device recalls 2018

Symmetry Olsen monopolar forceps: — Class II medical device recall Z-1945-2018

Terminated recall by Olsen Medical, reported 2018-06-06. Products may encroach into the sterile pouch seal thereby increasing the risk of the seal being compromised.

Recall numberZ-1945-2018
Product typeMedical device
ClassificationClass II
StatusTerminated
Voluntary or mandatedVoluntary
Recalling firmOlsen Medical, Louisville, KY, United States
Recall initiated2018-05-11
Classified2018-05-25
Reported by FDA2018-06-06
Terminated2019-04-15
Quantity4,110 devices
Reason classessterility, packaging
Model numbers20-2650K, 20-2920HK, 20-2920K, 20-2960HK

Product

Symmetry Olsen monopolar forceps: (a) Insulated Potts-Smith Forceps 8" (20.3cm) Serrated Tips, REF 20-2650K, QTY 10 (b) Insulated Bayonet Forceps 8.25" (21.0cm) Serrated 1.5mm Tips, REF 20-2920HK, QTY 10 (c) Insulated Bayonet Forceps 8.5" (21.6cm) Serrated 1.5mm Tips, REF 20-2920K, QTY 10 (d) Insulated Bayonet Forceps 7.5" (19.1cm) 1.5mm Cathedral Tips, REF 20-2960HK, QTY 10

Reason for recall

Products may encroach into the sterile pouch seal thereby increasing the risk of the seal being compromised.

Machine access

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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report via openFDA (CC0). Structured by Data Foundry (recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-26. Not affiliated with or endorsed by FDA. Not medical or legal advice.