ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0264-2025 ยท GEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

Olympus Electrosurgical Generator, Model Number ESG-410 (SEP) Version WA91327U

DateOct 30, 2024 (initiated Sep 4, 2024)
StatusOpen, Classified
ReasonThere was an increase in complaints indicating an occurrence of system error E1226 "Could not write to Audio Buffer" during procedures using the ESG-410 (SEP).
Root causeSoftware design
ActionAn URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTIVE ACTION notification letter dated 10/1/24 was sent to customers. Actions Required: Our records indicate that your facility has received one or more affected ESG-410 (SEP) units. An Olympus representative will reach out to you to coordinate a mutually convenient time to complete a software update on your affected ESG-410 (SEP) unit(s). You may continue to use your ESG-410 (SEP) generator until the software update is completed. Additionally, Olympus requires you to take the following actions: 1. Carefully read the content of this notification. 2. Olympus requ
Quantity279 units
DistributionUS Nationwide.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K231777Electrosurgical Generator ESG-410 and Accessories (WA91327U, WA91327W), Accessories: Foot switches (WA91311W, WA91321W)
Olympus Winter & Ibe GmbH, Aug 18, 2023