Olympus recalls Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps due to packaging fractures that could cause sterility breaches during surgery. Affected units include specific batch numbers and models.
Fractures and breakages in packaging trays and Tyvek covers, which may result in a sterility breach
Olympus is recalling Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps because packaging trays and Tyvek covers can fracture, potentially causing a sterility breach during surgical procedures. This risk is serious for medical procedures requiring sterile environments.
The packaging trays and Tyvek covers can fracture during handling or storage, which may compromise the sterility of the surgical instruments. This could lead to infections or other complications if the instruments are used without proper sterility.
Surgical staff and hospitals using the Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps are most at risk, particularly those with the affected batch numbers listed in the recall.
Check for the batch numbers FR145210 through FR388883 and PW308633 through PW308723 on the packaging. The forceps are used in surgical procedures and require specific cannula sizes.
Inspect the packaging trays and Tyvek covers for fractures or damage that could compromise sterility.
The affected batch numbers are FR145210, FR150478, FR163740, FR165213, FR177466, FR179534, FR179557, FR188129, FR200177, FR215047, FR220528, FR220979, FR224466, FR234887, FR248322, FR253501, FR255664, FR263141, FR269277, FR276180, FR287091, FR303624, FR305537, FR316877, FR378738, FR388883, PW308633, PW308686, PW308722, PW308723.
The packaging trays and Tyvek covers can fracture, which may result in a sterility breach during surgical procedures.
Check the packaging for batch numbers listed in the recall: FR145210 through FR388883 and PW308633 through PW308723.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2542-2024 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-2542-2024 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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