Olympus recalls Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps (model 3005) due to potential jaw breakage during surgery. Affected units sold with 5 mm cannula. Contact Olympus for details.
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 Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps (model 3005) because defective welding could cause the jaws to break during clinical use. This poses a risk of injury to patients or surgeons during procedures.
Defective welds in the cutting forceps could cause the jaws to break during clinical use. This might lead to injury or complications during surgery if the device fails unexpectedly.
Surgeons and medical professionals using the Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps for surgical procedures. Those with the model 3005 (5 mm 33 cm) are most at risk.
Check for the model number 3005 on the device. The product was sold with a 5 mm cannula and is intended for use with electrosurgical generators.
Look for the model number 3005 on the Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps.
Olympus identified that the Cutting Forceps contain components with defective welding that could cause the jaws to break during clinical use.
The recall record does not specify a remedy or action steps for affected users.
The hazard description indicates a risk of jaw breakage during use, which could lead to injury, but the recall does not specify if this risk is immediate or requires specific conditions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1638-2026 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-1638-2026 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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