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Brand Name: Olympus PK Cutting Forceps, 5mm 33cm Product Name: PK Cutting Forceps Model/Catalog Number: PK-CF0533 Product Description: An assembly of devices intended to generate and apply radio-frequency (RF) alternating current to soft tissues for cutting and coagulation during an endoscopic or open surgical procedure.

Class II
Recalling firm
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Reason for recall
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.
Distribution pattern
Worldwide - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Mexico, EU, Australia, China, Singapore, Korea, Japan.
State
PA
Status
Ongoing
Recall number
Z-1640-2026
Recall initiated
February 25, 2026
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