Olympus recalls HF Resection Electrodes (model WA22602S, WA22603S, WA22621S, WA22657S) due to risk of surgical delays from incompatible cables.
An incompatible HF cable may be packaged with the HF Resection Electrodes. This cable cannot be connected to the electrosurgical generator and may lead to delay or cancellation of the surgical procedure.
Olympus is recalling specific HF Resection Electrodes models because they may come with an incompatible cable that can't connect to the electrosurgical generator. This could delay or cancel surgery if the cable is used.
The recalled electrodes may include an incompatible HF cable that won't connect properly to the electrosurgical generator. This could cause delays or cancellations of surgical procedures if the cable is used in the operating room.
Surgical teams using Olympus HF Resection Electrodes with model numbers WA22602S, WA22603S, WA22621S, or WA22657S are affected. Surgeons and medical staff at hospitals using these models are most at risk.
Check the model number on the electrode packaging or label. The affected models are WA22602S, WA22603S, WA22621S, and WA22657S. These were sold with specific lot numbers as listed in the recall notice.
Identify the model number on the electrode packaging or label to confirm if it is one of the recalled models.
Reach out to Olympus Corporation of the Americas for guidance on next steps if the model is recalled.
The recall is because the electrodes may include an incompatible HF cable that cannot connect to the electrosurgical generator, potentially delaying or canceling surgery.
The affected models are WA22602S, WA22603S, WA22621S, and WA22657S.
Check the model number on the electrode packaging or label. The affected models are WA22602S, WA22603S, WA22621S, and WA22657S.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0424-2023 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-0424-2023 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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