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Device product

The Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps are intended to be passed through a 5-mm or 10-mm cannula, depending on the model/outer diameter size of the forceps. Coagulation is achieved using electrosurgical energy under visualization. The device is to be used with bipolar outputs of compatible generators. The forceps' jaws are electrically isolated from each other enabling one jaw to act as a return electrode, eliminating the need for a return pad. To transect tissue, a cutting blade is actuated and moves between the electrode jaws. The connections (bipolar electrical signal) to the forceps are through either a hardwired cable (model 3006) or a connector at the bottom of the handle (models 3000 and 3005). The device includes mechanisms (switches and triggers) to provide coagulation using the bipolar electrical energy that reaches the forceps. The forceps are positioned in the desired location for grasping, coagulation, and transection of tissue. The anatomical structure to be coagulated is placed between the open forceps jaws, and once the Forceps Grip trigger is squeezed, the forceps' jaws are closed onto tissue, followed by coagulation. The device includes a blade that is mechanically advanced to perform tissue cutting as needed.

Z-2542-2024

July 01, 2024

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Event
Event 94953
Status
Ongoing
Classification
Class II
Quantity
4364 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-2542-2024

Official wording

Reason: Fractures and breakages in packaging trays and Tyvek covers, which may result in a sterility breach

Code information: UDI: 00821925035898 Batch Number: FR145210 FR150478 FR163740 FR165213 FR177466 FR179534 FR179557 FR188129 FR200177 FR215047 FR220528 FR220979 FR224466 FR234887 FR248322 FR253501 FR255664 FR263141 FR269277 FR276180 FR287091 FR303624 FR305537 FR316877 FR378738 FR388883 PW308633 PW308686 PW308722 PW308723

Distribution pattern: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of CA, DE, AU, SG, KR.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Fractures and breakages in packaging trays and Tyvek covers, which may result in a sterility breach