Olympus recalls Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps (model 3006) due to potential jaw breakage during clinical use. Affected units sold with lot numbers from all unexpired batches.
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 3006) because defective welding could cause the jaws to break during surgery. This poses a risk of injury to patients or medical staff if the device fails unexpectedly.
Defective welds in the forceps' construction could cause the jaws to break during clinical use. This might lead to injury if the broken jaws cause unintended tissue damage or interfere with surgery.
Medical professionals using these forceps during surgery are most at risk. Patients receiving procedures with this device may also be affected if the forceps malfunction.
Check for the model number 3006 on the product. These forceps were sold with all unexpired lot numbers and come with a 5mm cannula.
Look for the model number 3006 on the product label.
Olympus identified that the Cutting Forceps contain components with inadequate welding validation, which could cause the jaws to break during clinical use.
Check for the model number 3006 on the product label. These forceps were sold with all unexpired lot numbers.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Olympus directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1639-2026 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-1639-2026 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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