Brand Name: Olympus Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps, 5 mm 33 cm Product Name: Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps Model/Catalog Number: 3005 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.

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.
Affected products (lot / model / serial): Model: 3005; UDI: 00821925035881; Lot Number: All unexpired
Units affected: 106 units
Distribution pattern: Worldwide - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Mexico, EU, Australia, China, Singapore, Korea, Japan.
Firm location: Center Valley, PA, United States
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
How the firm notified customers: Letter
Product type: Devices
Status: Ongoing
Recall number: Z-1638-2026
Recall initiated: February 25, 2026
FDA classification date: March 25, 2026
FDA report date: April 1, 2026
FDA event ID: 98454
Last updated on HTM Vibe: July 24, 2026