Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

GYRUS ACMI Recalled by Gyrus Medical, Inc Due to On April 29, 2013 Olympus Surgical Technologies America...

Date: July 24, 2013
Company: Gyrus Medical, Inc
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Gyrus Medical, Inc directly.

Affected Products

GYRUS ACMI, REF 3740, Everest BiCOAG Bipolar Dissecting Forceps 5mm/45 cm, Sterile EO. GYRUS ACMI, REF 3740PK, or REF 94201PK, PKS LYONS, Dissecting Forceps 5mm/45cm, Sterile EO. The Dissectors are sterile, single use electrosurgical devices that are indicated for the electrosurgical coagulation, mechanical grasping, and dissection of tissue during the performance of laparoscopic and general surgical procedures.

Quantity: 1140

Why Was This Recalled?

On April 29, 2013 Olympus Surgical Technologies America R&D received results from an accelerated aging study conducted as part of a new market submission. The study found that one of 60 Dissector units that underwent 3 year accelerated aging failed the dye penetration test indicating that the seal on sterile packaging was compromised. The dissector products are labeled with a 3 year shelf life.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Gyrus Medical, Inc

Gyrus Medical, Inc has 4 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report