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Class IIReported 2026-04-01

Brand Name: Olympus Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps w/Cord, 5mm 33 cm Product Name: Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps Model/Catalog Number: 3006 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.

Recalled by Olympus Corporation of the Americas

Reason for Recall

Olympus identified that the Cutting Forceps contain components for which the supplier did not adequately validate the welding process

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Defective welds can result in the Cutting Forceps' jaw breaking during clinical use.

Recall Number
Z-1639-2026
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Category
device
Initiated
2026-02-25
Reported
2026-04-01
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Mexico, EU, Australia, China, Singapore, Korea, Japan.
Code Info
Model: 3006; UDI: 00821925035898; Lot Numbers: All unexpired;
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