Recall MonitorHealth Products
Olympus Medical PK/PKS/Everest Cutting Forceps
· Published by Health Canada · Official notice
Details
Alert type: Health product recall
Category: Health products - Medical devices - General and plastic surgery
Product: Olympus Medical PK/PKS/Everest Cutting Forceps
Issue: Medical devices - Performance
What to do: Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information.
Audience: Healthcare
Recall class: Type II
Products
| Affected products | Lot or serial number | Model or catalogue number |
|---|---|---|
| PKS™ Cutting Forceps | More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. | 920005PK |
| Everest Bipolar 5 mm Cutting Forceps | More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. | 3005 |
| PK® Cutting Forceps 5 mm | More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. | PK-CF0533 |
| HALO™ PKS™ Cutting Forceps | More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. | HACF0533 |
Issue
Olympus identified inadequate supplier welding validation on several 5 mm cutting forceps models, which may cause jaw breakage during clinical use. Due to this defect, Olympus is requesting customers to return all affected products to prevent potential safety risks and ensure proper device performance.