Olympus recalls single-use electrosurgical knives KD-640L due to potential tip breakage during surgery from knife deterioration, overheating, or burning. Affected units have specific model numbers and lot codes.
A deterioration of the cutting knife, including overheating and burning, can contribute to tip breakage during use.
Olympus is recalling single-use electrosurgical knives KD-640L because the cutting knife can deteriorate, leading to overheating, burning, and tip breakage during surgery. This poses a risk of injury to patients or surgeons during procedures.
The knife can deteriorate over time, causing overheating and burning. This may lead to tip breakage during surgery, potentially causing injury to the patient or surgeon.
Surgeons and medical professionals who use the Olympus Single Use Electrosurgical Knife KD-640L for procedures like laparoscopic or arthroscopic surgery are affected. Patients undergoing surgery with this device may be at risk if the knife breaks during use.
Check for model number KD640-L and lot numbers listed: 2ZK, 31K through 59K. The product is sold as a single-use electrosurgical knife for endoscopic procedures.
Identify the model number (KD640-L) and lot numbers (2ZK, 31K through 59K) to confirm if your device is affected.
The Olympus Single Use Electrosurgical Knife KD-640L has a risk of tip breakage during surgery due to knife deterioration, so it should not be used without checking if it's affected.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so you should check the model and lot numbers to determine if your device is affected. If it is, contact Olympus for further instructions.
Look for model number KD640-L and lot numbers in the range 2ZK, 31K through 59K on the product label.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1222-2026 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-1222-2026 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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