Olympus recalls KD-640L and KD-645L Triangle Tip Electrosurgical Knives due to reports of serious injury from knives breaking off during use. Consumers should check their product details and follow safety instructions.
Due to increase in complaints for the KD-640L and KD-645L Triangle Tip Electrosurgical Knives breaking off during use -issuing reminder to users to utilize the electrosurgical knife in accordance with the Instructions for Use, which details critical specifications regarding electrosurgical unit compatibility and output due to reports of serious injury
Olymp: Olympus recalls two models of electrosurgical knives (KD-640L and KD-645L) that have broken off during use, causing serious injury reports. Users must follow the manufacturer's safety instructions to prevent harm.
The knives can break off during use, leading to serious injury. This happens when the electrosurgical unit is not compatible or the output settings are incorrect, as reported in safety instructions.
Users of Olympus Triangle Tip Electrosurgical Knives (KD-640L and KD-645L) for medical procedures are affected. Medical professionals using these knives during endoscopic procedures are at highest risk.
Check for model numbers KD-640L or KD-645L on the knife packaging. The product was sold with a unique identifier (UDI-DI: 04953170208423) and all lots numbers.
Identify the model number (KD-640L or KD-645L) and unique identifier (UDI-DI: 04953170208423) on the knife packaging.
Olympus recalls these knives due to reports of serious injury from the knives breaking off during use.
Look for model numbers KD-640L or KD-645L on the knife packaging, and check the unique identifier (UDI-DI: 04953170208423).
The recall does not specify a remedy, so users should follow the manufacturer's safety instructions to prevent injury.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1547-2024 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-1547-2024 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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