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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

Brand Name: Single Use Electrosurgical Knife KD-645 Product Name: Olympus Single Use Electrosurgical Knife KD-645 Model/Catalog Number: KD-645L Product Description: An electrosurgical device consisting of a handpiece with mechanical and/or electrical controls, and a monopolar electrode, intended to deliver a current from a system generator directly to tissues for cutting/coagulation/ablation during endoscopic (including laparoscopic, arthroscopic) surgery.

Reported: February 11, 2026 Initiated: February 17, 2024 #Z-1223-2026

Product Description

Brand Name: Single Use Electrosurgical Knife KD-645 Product Name: Olympus Single Use Electrosurgical Knife KD-645 Model/Catalog Number: KD-645L Product Description: An electrosurgical device consisting of a handpiece with mechanical and/or electrical controls, and a monopolar electrode, intended to deliver a current from a system generator directly to tissues for cutting/coagulation/ablation during endoscopic (including laparoscopic, arthroscopic) surgery.

Reason for Recall

A deterioration of the cutting knife, including overheating and burning, can contribute to tip breakage during use.

Details

Units Affected
3361 units
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Location
Center Valley, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Brand Name: Single Use Electrosurgical Knife KD-645 Product Name: Olympus Single Use Electrosurgical Knife KD-645 Model/Catalog Number: KD-645L Product Description: An electrosurgical device consisting of a handpiece with mechanical and/or electrical controls, and a monopolar electrode, intended to deliver a current from a system generator directly to tissues for cutting/coagulation/ablation during endoscopic (including laparoscopic, arthroscopic) surgery.. Recalled by Olympus Corporation of the Americas. Units affected: 3361 units.
Why was this product recalled?
A deterioration of the cutting knife, including overheating and burning, can contribute to tip breakage during use.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 11, 2026. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1223-2026.