# FDA recall Z-1944-2018

> **Olsen Medical** · Class II · device recall initiated 2018-05-11.

## Product

Symmetry Olsen bipolar forceps:   (a1) Insulated Irrigating Bayonet Forceps 6.25" (15.9cm) Smooth 0.5mm Tips,  REF 20-0311, QTY 5  (b1) Insulated Irrigating Bayonet Forceps 6.25" (15.9cm) Smooth 0.5mm Tips, REF 20-0311R, QTY 5  (c1) Insulated Irrigating Bayonet Forceps 6.25" (15.9cm) Smooth 1.0mm Tips, REF 20-0321, QTY 5  (d1) Insulated Irrigating Bayonet Forceps 6.25" (15.9cm) Smooth 1.5mm Tips, REF 20-0331, QTY 5  (e1) Insulated Irrigating Bayonet Forceps 6.25" (15.9cm) Smooth, 1.5mm Tips, REF 20-0331R, QTY 5  (f1) Insulated Irrigating Bayonet Forceps 7-1/8" (18.1cm) Smooth Micro Tips, REF 20-0351, QTY 5  (g1)  Insulated Irrigating Bayonet Forceps 7-1/8" (18.1cm) Smooth 0.5mm Tips, REF 20-0361, QTY 5  (h1)  Insulated Irrigating Bayonet Forceps 7-1/8" (181.0mm) 0.5mm Tips, REF 20-0361G, QTY 5  (i1) Insulated Irrigating Bayonet Forceps 7-1/8" (18.1cm) Smooth 0.5mm Tips, REF 20-0361R, QTY 5  (j1) Insulated Irrigating Bayonet Forceps 7-1/8" (18.1cm) Smooth 1.0mm Tips, REF 20-0371, QTY 5 

## Reason for recall

Products may encroach into the sterile pouch seal thereby increasing the risk of the seal being compromised.

## Distribution

Worldwide Distribution

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1944-2018
- **Recalling firm:** Olsen Medical
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2018-05-11
- **Report date:** 2018-06-06
- **Termination date:** 2019-04-15

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Louisville, KY, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1944-2018

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1944-2018. Retrieved 2026-05-27 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1944-2018. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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