Olympus recalls single-use electrosurgical knives KD-645L due to risk of tip breakage from overheating during surgery. Affected units have specific lot numbers. Contact Olympus for details.
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-645L because they can overheat and break during use, potentially causing injury. This recall affects specific lot numbers sold to hospitals and surgical centers.
The knife can overheat and burn during surgery, leading to tip breakage. This breakage could cause injury to the patient or the surgeon if it occurs during critical procedures.
Hospitals and surgical centers that purchased the affected lot numbers (2ZK, 31K, 32K, etc.) are most at risk. Surgeons using these knives during procedures may face tip breakage.
Check the model number on the knife, which is KD-645L. Affected units have specific lot numbers: 2ZK, 31K, 32K, 33K, 35K, 3XK, 3YK, 3ZK, 42K, 43K, 44K, 45K, 46K, 47K, 48K, 49K, 4XK, 4YK, 4ZK, 51K, 52K, 53K, 54K, 55K, 56K, 57K, 58K, 59K.
Look for the model number KD-645L on the knife to confirm it is affected.
Reach out to Olympus Corporation of the Americas for specific instructions on how to handle affected units.
The knife can overheat and burn during use, leading to tip breakage which may cause injury.
Lot numbers 2ZK, 31K, 32K, 33K, 35K, 3XK, 3YK, 3ZK, 42K, 43K, 44K, 45K, 46K, 47K, 48K, 49K, 4XK, 4YK, 4ZK, 51K, 52K, 53K, 54K, 55K, 56K, 57K, 58K, 59K.
Check the model number on the knife; affected units have the model KD-645L and specific lot numbers listed in the recall.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1223-2026 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-1223-2026 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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