Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Brand Name: Single Use Electrosurgical Knife KD-645 Product Name: Olympus Recalled by Olympus Corporation of the Americas Due to A deterioration of the cutting knife, including overheating...
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 Olympus Corporation of the Americas directly.
Affected Products
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.
Quantity: 3361 units
Why Was This Recalled?
A deterioration of the cutting knife, including overheating and burning, can contribute to tip breakage during use.
Where Was This Sold?
This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.
About Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Olympus Corporation of the Americas has 378 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.
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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report