Olympus recalls Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps with packaging that may fracture, risking sterility breaches during surgery. Affected units have specific batch numbers. Contact Olympus for details.
Fractures and breakages in packaging trays and Tyvek covers, which may result in a sterility breach
Olympus is recalling Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps due to packaging that can fracture, potentially causing sterility breaches during surgical procedures. This recall affects specific batch numbers of the devices.
The packaging trays and Tyvek covers for these surgical tools can fracture, which may lead to a sterility breach during procedures. This could happen if the packaging is damaged or compromised before use, potentially introducing contaminants into the surgical field.
Surgical professionals using Olympus Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps with batch numbers FR150448, FR154445, or FR173022 are most at risk. These devices are used in surgical settings for tissue cutting and coagulation.
Check for batch numbers FR150448, FR154445, or FR173022 on the packaging. The Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps are used in surgical settings for tissue cutting and coagulation.
Look for batch numbers FR150448, FR154445, or FR173022 on the packaging to determine if your device is affected.
Packaging trays and Tyvek covers can fracture, potentially causing a sterility breach during surgical procedures.
Batch numbers FR150448, FR154445, and FR173022 are affected.
No, the recall does not require stopping use; the hazard is low risk and only affects packaging integrity.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2540-2024 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-2540-2024 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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