Recall Z-1638-2026 ยท GEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Brand Name: Olympus Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps, 5 mm 33 cm Product Name: Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps Model/Catalog Number: 3005 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 g
| Date | Mar 25, 2026 (initiated Feb 25, 2026) |
| Status | Open, Classified |
| Reason | 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. |
| Root cause | Nonconforming Material/Component |
| Action | 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. |
| Quantity | 106 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Mexico, EU, Australia, China, Singapore, Korea, Japan. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K023492 | EVEREST BIPOLAR CUTTING FORCEPS AND GYRUS BIPOLAR CUTTING FORCEPS Gyrus Medical, Inc., Nov 13, 2002 |