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Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalls Brand Name: Olympus Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps, 5 mm 33 cm Product Name: Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps Model/Ca
Recalled April 1, 2026 · FDA recall Z-1638-2026 · Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Hazard
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. · FDA Class II
Units
106 units
Sold at
Worldwide - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Mexico, EU, Australia, China, Singapore, Korea, Japan.
Description
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.
Product
Brand Name: Olympus Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps, 5 mm 33 cm Product Name: Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps Model/Catalog Number: 3005 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.
Manufacturer(s)
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →