Class 2 Device Recall Olympus PK Cutting Forceps

• Date Initiated by Firm: December 15, 2023
• Date Posted: February 20, 2024
• Recall Status: Open, Classified
• Recall Number: Z-1167-2024
• Recall Event ID: 93842
• 510(K)Number: K203277
• Product Classification: Electrosurgical, cutting & coagulation & accessories - Product Code GEI
• Product: ESG PK CUTTING FORCEPS, 5MM, 33CM
• Code Information: Model: PK-CF0533; UDI DI: 00821925035867; Lot Numbers: FR258486, FR261738, FR259544, FR263183, FR276278, FR279757, FR279625, FR279658, FR286369, FR287112, FR374622, FR207935, FR212413, FR212735, FR215061, FR216817, FR220525, FR222456, FR227254, FR227774, FR227781, FR232882, FR234845, FR247614, FR240430, FR246627, FR247039, FR248008, FR255679, FR248312, FR263636, FR263244, FR269280, FR269267, FR269269, FR287114, FR303799, FR297022, FR301062, PWO-308561, PWO-308562, PWO-308563, PWO-308560, PWO-308567, PWO-308566, PWO-308565, FR303864, FR313639, FR316869, FR319703, FR316872, FR327890, PWO-308972, FR335984, FR335990, FR337947, FR373912, FR401646, FR379790, FR347006
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Olympus Corporation of the Americas; 3500 Corporate Pkwy; Center Valley PA 18034-8229
• For Additional Information Contact: Cynthia Ow; 484-896-5000
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: The jaw may fracture prior to the procedure during the inspection instructed per the IFU, or during the procedure.
• FDA Determined Cause: Under Investigation by firm
• Action: On January 15, 2024, the firm notified customers of the issue via URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE REMOVAL letters. Customers were instructed to inspect your inventory and identify any products of the model and lots subject to this action. Please check all areas of the hospital to determine if any of these devices remain in inventory. Quarantine and cease use of the affected model/lots. Customers were given detailed instructions on how to identify affected product. Please contact your Olympus customer service representative at 1-800-848-9024, option 2 with the quantity, model and lot number of the affected device(s). Olympus will issue a Return Material Authorization to return any affected product at no charge. Olympus will issue a credit to your facility upon return of the affected product. Customers who have further distributed product should notify downstream accounts at once. If you require assistance with identifying affected product, please contact the Olympus Technical Assistance Center at 1- 800-848-9024, option 1, and the FDA. Adverse events experienced with the use of this product may also be reported to the FDA s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail, or by fax. If you have questions about this recall, please contact the recalling firm at (647) 999-3203 or by e-mail at Cynthia.Ow@Olympus.com.
• Quantity in Commerce: 11,123 units
• Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Canada, Germany, Mexico, P.R. China, Singapore, South Korea.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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² Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
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• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = GEI and Original Applicant = Olympus Winter & Ibe GmbH