Recall Z-1644-2026— Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Class II · Ongoing
Class II FDA medical device recall by Olympus Corporation of the Americas, initiated 2026-02-25. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K023492. Product: Brand Name: Olympus PKS Cutting Forceps, 5mm 33cm Product Name: PKS Cutting Forceps Model/Catalog Number: 920005PK Product Description: The PKS Cutting Forceps are intended to be passed through a 5mm cannula. Coagulation is achieved using electrosurgical energy under visualization. The device is intended to be used with the PKS electrical generator.. Reason: Olympus identified that the Cutting Forceps contain components for which the supplier did not adequately validate the welding process. Defective welds can result in the Cutting Forceps' jaw breaking during clinical use..
- Recalling firm
- Olympus Corporation of the Americas
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Initiated
- 2026-02-25
- Firm location
- Center Valley, PA, United States
510(k) clearances named in this recall
1 on FDA's recordK-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.
Product description
Brand Name: Olympus PKS Cutting Forceps, 5mm 33cm Product Name: PKS Cutting Forceps Model/Catalog Number: 920005PK Product Description: The PKS Cutting Forceps are intended to be passed through a 5mm cannula. Coagulation is achieved using electrosurgical energy under visualization. The device is intended to be used with the PKS electrical generator.
Reason for recall
Olympus identified that the Cutting Forceps contain components for which the supplier did not adequately validate the welding process. Defective welds can result in the Cutting Forceps' jaw breaking during clinical use.
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