Recall MonitorHealth Products
Olympus Single Use Electrosurgical Knives
· Published by Health Canada · Official notice
Details
Alert type: Health product recall
Category: Health products - Medical devices - General and plastic surgery
Product: Olympus Single Use Electrosurgical Knives
Issue: Medical devices - Device compatibility
What to do: Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information.
Audience: Healthcare
Recall class: Type II
Products
| Lot or serial number | Affected products | Model or catalogue number |
|---|---|---|
| More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. | Single Use Electrosurgical Knife - Upper Digestive Tract | KD-640L |
| More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. | Single Use Electrosurgical Knife KD-645 | KD-645L |
Issue
Olympus determined that deterioration of the cutting knife, caused by overheating and burning, can contribute to tip breakage during use. Olympus is also notifying users of the updates to the instructions for use and labeling.