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Product

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.

FDA product code: GEI — Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: General, Plastic Surgery
510(k) numbers: K023492
Affected lot / code info: Model: 3006; UDI: 00821925035898; Lot Numbers: All unexpired;

Why it was recalled

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 (FDA determination)

Nonconforming Material/Component

Action the firm took

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.

Recalling firm

Firm: Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Address: 3500 Corporate Pkwy, Center Valley, Pennsylvania 18034-8229

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Mexico, EU, Australia, China, Singapore, Korea, Japan.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2026-02-25
Posted by FDA: 2026-03-25
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #218799. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.