BEUDAMED
    FDA Enforcement Class II Ongoing

    Brand Name: Olympus PK Cutting Forceps, 5mm 33cm Product Name: PK Cutting Forceps Model/Catalog Number: PK-CF0533 Product Description: An assembly of devices intended to generate and apply radio-frequency (RF) alternating current to soft tissues for cutting and coagulation during an endoscopic or open surgical procedure.

    Recall: Z-1640-2026 · Reported April 1, 2026

    Enforcement

    Recall Number
    Z-1640-2026
    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 PK Cutting Forceps, 5mm 33cm Product Name: PK Cutting Forceps Model/Catalog Number: PK-CF0533 Product Description: An assembly of devices intended to generate and apply radio-frequency (RF) alternating current to soft tissues for cutting and coagulation during an endoscopic or open surgical procedure.

    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: PK-CF0533; UDI: 00821925035867; Lot Numbers: All unexpired;

    Distribution

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

    Quantity

    444 units