Brand Name: Olympus PKS Cutting Forceps w/Cord, 5mm 24cm Product Name: PKS Cutting Forceps Model/Catalog Number: 920000P
FDA device recall Z-1643-2026 · posted 2026-03-25 · Open, Classified
Recall details
- Recalling firm
- 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. Defective welds can result in the Cutting Forceps' jaw breaking during clinical use.
- Action taken
- On February 25, 2026 URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE REMOVAL letters were sent to customers. Actions to be taken: 1. Examine inventory and quarantine any affected devices 2. Cease usage of the product with immediate effect 3. Please contact Customer Service at 1-800-848-9024, option 2, to obtain a Return Material Authorization 4. Even if you no longer have the device, Olympus requests that you acknowledge receipt of this letter through the Olymps portal 5. Please forward this notice to other users who may have the affected products if you have further distributed it.
- Root cause
- Nonconforming Material/Component
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Product code
- GEI
- Quantity affected
- 7 units
- Distribution
- Worldwide - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Mexico, EU, Australia, China, Singapore, Korea, Japan.
- Date initiated
- 2026-02-25
- Date posted
- 2026-03-25
- Location
- Center Valley, PA
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Related 510(k) clearances
| Record | Firm | Date |
|---|---|---|
| EVEREST BIPOLAR CUTTING FORCEPS AND GYRUS BIPOLAR CUTTING FORCEPS (K023492) | Gyrus Medical, Inc. | 2002-11-13 |