Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalls Brand Name: Olympus PK Cutting Forceps
- Recalling company
- Olympus Corporation of the Americas
- 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
- 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
- 444 units
- Lot / codes
- Model: PK-CF0533; UDI: 00821925035867; Lot Numbers: All unexpired;
- Company location
- Center Valley, PA
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recall number
- Z-1640-2026
- Agency
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
View official FDA notice ↗ Search recall number Z-1640-2026 in the FDA Enforcement Report. Also see FDA recall press releases.
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