BEUDAMED
    FDA Enforcement Class II Ongoing

    Brand Name: Olympus Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps, 5 mm 33 cm Product Name: Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps Model/Catalog Number: 3005 Product Description: The OLYMPUS Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps are intended to be passed through a 5 mm cannula. Coagulation is achieved using electrosurgical energy under visualization. The device is intended to be used with the bipolar outputs of compatible generators.

    Recall: Z-1638-2026 · Reported April 1, 2026

    Enforcement

    Recall Number
    Z-1638-2026
    Event ID
    98454
    Classification
    Class II
    Status
    Ongoing
    Product Type
    Devices
    Firm
    Olympus Corporation of the Americas
    Voluntary / Mandated
    Voluntary: Firm initiated
    Initial Notification
    Letter
    Report Date
    April 1, 2026
    Initiation Date
    February 25, 2026
    Classification Date
    March 25, 2026
    Address
    3500 Corporate Pkwy, Center Valley, PA, 18034-8229, United States

    Description

    Brand Name: Olympus Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps, 5 mm 33 cm Product Name: Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps Model/Catalog Number: 3005 Product Description: The OLYMPUS Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps are intended to be passed through a 5 mm cannula. Coagulation is achieved using electrosurgical energy under visualization. The device is intended to be used with the bipolar outputs of compatible generators.

    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.

    Code Info

    Model: 3005; UDI: 00821925035881; Lot Number: All unexpired

    Distribution

    Worldwide - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Mexico, EU, Australia, China, Singapore, Korea, Japan.

    Quantity

    106 units