FDA recall Z-1644-2026

Olympus Corporation of the Americas · Class II · device

Product

Brand Name: Olympus PKS Cutting Forceps, 5mm 33cm Product Name: PKS Cutting Forceps Model/Catalog Number: 920005PK Product Description: The PKS Cutting Forceps are intended to be passed through a 5mm cannula. Coagulation is achieved using electrosurgical energy under visualization. The device is intended to be used with the PKS electrical generator.

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-1644-2026