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Brand Name: Single Use Electrosurgical Knife Product Name: Olympus Single Use Electrosurgical Knife KD-640L Model/Catalog Number: KD640-L Product Description: An electrosurgical device consisting of a handpiece with mechanical and/or electrical controls, and a monopolar electrode, intended to del

SourceFDA Device Enforcement
CategoryMedical Device
SeverityMedium
Statusongoing
Recall dateFebruary 17, 2024
ReportedFebruary 11, 2026
Recalling firmOlympus Corporation of the Americas
Country / regionUnited States PA

Hazard

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

Product description

Brand Name: Single Use Electrosurgical Knife Product Name: Olympus Single Use Electrosurgical Knife KD-640L Model/Catalog Number: KD640-L 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.

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