FDA recall Z-1638-2026

Olympus Corporation of the Americas · Class II · device

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.

Reason for recall

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.

Distribution

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

Key facts

Status
Ongoing
Initiation date
2026-02-25
Report date
2026-04-01
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Center Valley, PA, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1638-2026