FDA Recall Terminated

OLYMPUS Pediatric Knives and Resection Electrodes The pediatric knives are intended for use in urethrotomy in pediatric applications. The HF resection electrodes are intended for use in transurethral resection in pediatric applications.

Recall: Z-3102-2011 · Initiated December 22, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-3102-2011
Event Number
57590
Firm
Olympus America Inc.
FEI Number
2429304
Product Code
EZO
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Packaging process control
Initiated
December 22, 2010
Posted
August 31, 2011
Terminated
September 28, 2012
Address
3500 Corporate Pkwy. P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA, 18034-0610

Description

OLYMPUS Pediatric Knives and Resection Electrodes The pediatric knives are intended for use in urethrotomy in pediatric applications. The HF resection electrodes are intended for use in transurethral resection in pediatric applications.

Reason

The device sterile package seal shows evidence of being breached or was breached

Action

Olympus America Inc. sent an "URGENT PRODUCT RECALL" letter dated December 22, 2010 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and the actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to check their inventory for the affected product and to destroy or discard, if found. A questionnaire was attached to the letter for customers to complete and return via fax to Olympus at 484-896-7128. Contact the firm at 484-896-5688 for questions regarding this recall.

Distribution

USA (nationwide) including the states of AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, TX, VA, VT, and WI.

Quantity

1305 devices