Olympus recalls PKS Cutting Forceps with model 920000PK due to potential jaw breakage from defective welds during clinical use. Affected units sold with 5mm cannula and electrosurgical energy systems.
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.
Olympus is recalling PKS Cutting Forceps with model number 920000PK because defective welds could cause the jaws to break during medical procedures. This poses a risk of injury to users during surgery.
Defective welds in the Cutting Forceps can cause the jaws to break during clinical use. This breakage could lead to injury if the forceps malfunction while operating on a patient.
Medical professionals using the PKS Cutting Forceps for surgical procedures are most at risk. The recall affects all units sold with the 5mm cannula and electrosurgical energy systems.
Check for the model number 920000PK on the product. The PKS Cutting Forceps are designed to be used with a 5mm cannula and electrosurgical energy systems.
Look for the model number 920000PK on the product label.
Olympus identified that the Cutting Forceps contain components with defective welds that could cause the jaws to break during clinical use.
The model number is 920000PK.
The PKS Cutting Forceps are designed to be used with a 5mm cannula and electrosurgical energy systems.
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Subject: Recall Z-1643-2026 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-1643-2026 from Olympus. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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