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Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalls Brand Name: Single Use Electrosurgical Knife KD-645 Product Name: Olympus Single Use Electrosurgical Knife KD-645 Mode
Recalled February 11, 2026 · FDA recall Z-1223-2026 · Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Hazard
A deterioration of the cutting knife, including overheating and burning, can contribute to tip breakage during use. · FDA Class II
Units
3361 units
Sold at
US Nationwide distribution.
Description
A deterioration of the cutting knife, including overheating and burning, can contribute to tip breakage during use.
Product
Brand Name: Single Use Electrosurgical Knife KD-645 Product Name: Olympus Single Use Electrosurgical Knife KD-645 Model/Catalog Number: KD-645L Product Description: An electrosurgical device consisting of a handpiece with mechanical and/or electrical controls, and a monopolar electrode, intended to deliver a current from a system generator directly to tissues for cutting/coagulation/ablation during endoscopic (including laparoscopic, arthroscopic) surgery.
Manufacturer(s)
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →