CanadaWhat's being recalled
This recall is linked to the new recall action, RA-81439 with recall start date of December 30, 2025. See this link for more information: https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/olympus-single-use-electrosurgical-knives
Companies: Olympus Medical Systems Corp., 2951 Ishikawa-Cho, Hachioji-Shi, Tokyo-To, Japan, 192-8507.
How to identify it
Affected products: Single Use Electrosurgical Knife KD-645; Lot or serial number: All lots.; Model or catalog number: KD-645L
Affected products: Single Use Electrosurgical Knife - Upper Digestive Tract; Lot or serial number: All lots.; Model or catalog number: KD-640L
The hazard
Olympus is initiating a recall to inform customers of an increase in complaints for the triangle tip of the KD-640L and KD-645L triangle tip electrosurgical knives breaking off during use. Olympus' investigation has identified that deterioration of the cutting knife can contribute to tip breakage during use. Deterioration, including overheating and burning, may occur due to use with non-Olympus electrosurgical units and/or use of output settings that exceed the specifications.
What to do
Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Health Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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