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Olympus PKS Cutting Forceps
Olympus recalls PKS Cutting Forceps over jaw breakage risk from defective welds.
What to do
Stop using the affected PKS Cutting Forceps and contact Olympus Corporation of the Americas for instructions on returning the device and obtaining a replacement.
Why it was recalled
Olympus is recalling PKS Cutting Forceps because the supplier did not adequately validate the welding process, which can cause the jaw to break during clinical use.
Is mine affected?
Check the model, lot, or serial number on the device or its packaging. Yours is affected if it matches one below.
| Product | Recall # | UDI-DI | Model/Catalog number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus PKS Cutting Forceps, 5mm 33cm PKS Cutting Forceps | Z-1642-2026 | 00821925036000 | 3005PK |
| Olympus PKS Cutting Forceps w/Cord, 5mm 24cm PKS Cutting Forceps | Z-1643-2026 | 00821925038080 | 920000PK |
| Olympus PK Cutting Forceps, 5mm 33cm PK Cutting Forceps | Z-1640-2026 | 00821925035867 | PK-CF0533 |
| Olympus Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps, 5 mm 33 cm Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps | Z-1638-2026 | 00821925035881 | 3005 |
| Olympus PKS Cutting Forceps, 5mm 33cm PKS Cutting Forceps | Z-1644-2026 | 00821925036178 | 920005PK |
| Olympus Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps w/Cord, 5mm 33 cm Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps | Z-1639-2026 | 00821925035898 | 3006 |
| Olympus HALO PKS Cutting Forceps, 5mm 33cm HALO PKS Cutting Forceps | Z-1641-2026 | 00821925036390 | HACF0533 |
Where it was sold
Distributed nationwide.
Timeline
- Firm initiated recall
- Publicly announced
- Listed on Recall Canary
- Summary updated
Official source
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Editorial summary by Recall Canary · summary updated 2026-08-20 · primary source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration · severity reflects the agency's published classification