FDA Recall Terminated

Olympus SurgMaster UES-40 electrosurgical unit ("UES-40") Product Usage: Designed for use in a medical facility under the supervision of a trained physician. It has been designed for general (open) and endoscopic surgery including urology, gynecology, respiratory and gastroenterology in conjunction with Olympus designed electrosurgical accessories, endoscopes (fiberscopes, videoscopes and rigid scopes) applicable for electrosurgery (cutting and coagulation), light sources and other ancillary equipment.

Recall: Z-1277-2013 · Initiated November 10, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1277-2013
Event Number
64935
Firm
Olympus America Inc.
FEI Number
2429304
Product Code
KNS
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Use error
Initiated
November 10, 2009
Posted
May 8, 2013
Terminated
July 5, 2013
Address
3500 Corporate Pkwy. P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA, 18034-0610

Description

Olympus SurgMaster UES-40 electrosurgical unit ("UES-40") Product Usage: Designed for use in a medical facility under the supervision of a trained physician. It has been designed for general (open) and endoscopic surgery including urology, gynecology, respiratory and gastroenterology in conjunction with Olympus designed electrosurgical accessories, endoscopes (fiberscopes, videoscopes and rigid scopes) applicable for electrosurgery (cutting and coagulation), light sources and other ancillary equipment.

Reason

Olympus initiated a software upgrade and enhancement in 2009 and completed the action in 2010. The upgrade and enhancement were initiated due to complaints of overheating, smoke vapors and failure to operate associated with the Olympus SurgMaster electrosurgical unit, model UES-40 ("UES-40") when used in conjunction with the Olympus WA22557C electrode. The complaint investigations revealed that

Action

Olympus America Inc sent a Field Corrective Action letter dated November 10, 2009 to all affected consignees. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taked. Consignees were directed to contact Gyrus at 888-524-7266 to schedule return of the UES-40 generator for the software upgrade. The letter also directed consignees to contact OAI Customer Service at 800-848-9024 if they needed a new copy of the UES-40 Instruction Manual. For questions call 484-896-5688.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution - USA Nationwide including the states of: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, and WY.

Quantity

608