Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalls Brand Name: Olympus Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps w/Cord

Recalling company

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

Product

Brand Name: Olympus Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps w/Cord, 5mm 33 cm Product Name: Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps Model/Catalog Number: 3006 Product Description: The OLYMPUS Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps are intended to be passed through a 5 mm cannula. Coagulation is achieved using electrosurgical energy under visualization. The device is intended to be used with the bipolar outputs of compatible generators.

Reason

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.

Classification

Class II – may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences

Recall date

Feb 25, 2026

Reported

Apr 1, 2026

Distribution

Worldwide - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Mexico, EU, Australia, China, Singapore, Korea, Japan.

Status

Ongoing

Quantity

164 units

Lot / codes

Model: 3006; UDI: 00821925035898; Lot Numbers: All unexpired;

Company location

Center Valley, PA

Recall type

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall number

Z-1639-2026

Agency

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

View official FDA notice ↗ Search recall number Z-1639-2026 in the FDA Enforcement Report. Also see FDA recall press releases.