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Z-2540-2024 Class II Ongoing

Recalled by Olympus Corporation of the Americas — Center Valley, PA

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
August 14, 2024
Initiation Date
July 1, 2024
Termination Date
N/A
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
100 unirs

Product Description

The Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps are intended to be passed through a 5-mm or 10-mm cannula, depending on the model/outer diameter size of the forceps. Coagulation is achieved using electrosurgical energy under visualization. The device is to be used with bipolar outputs of compatible generators. The forceps' jaws are electrically isolated from each other enabling one jaw to act as a return electrode, eliminating the need for a return pad. To transect tissue, a cutting blade is actuated and moves between the electrode jaws. The connections (bipolar electrical signal) to the forceps are through either a hardwired cable (model 3006) or a connector at the bottom of the handle (models 3000 and 3005). The device includes mechanisms (switches and triggers) to provide coagulation using the bipolar electrical energy that reaches the forceps. The forceps are positioned in the desired location for grasping, coagulation, and transection of tissue. The anatomical structure to be coagulated is placed between the open forceps jaws, and once the Forceps Grip trigger is squeezed, the forceps' jaws are closed onto tissue, followed by coagulation. The device includes a blade that is mechanically advanced to perform tissue cutting as needed.

Reason for Recall

Fractures and breakages in packaging trays and Tyvek covers, which may result in a sterility breach

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of CA, DE, AU, SG, KR.

Code Information

UDI: N/A Batch Numbers: FR150448 FR154445 FR173022

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