Optikon Bipolar Pencil (Kirwan) – Tube Breakage Risk (2024)
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Optikon Bipolar Pencil 25 Gauge Straight. Model/Catalog Number: OPT14-5011. Product Description: The Disposable Microsurgical Bipolar Pencil are designed for use in eye surgery, and other soft tissue procedures. For instance, the pencils are designed for cauterization of the retinal area during surgical procedures. The current line of pencils all have the same molded handle. The pencils' tip outer diameter is 25 gauge.
Brand
Kirwan Surgical Products, LLC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Model/Catalog Number: OPT14-5011. Lot Code: J20499-01, J21637-01, J21999-01, J21995-01, J22003-01, J23738-01, J23739-01, J23740-01, J23743-01, J24697-01, J24710-01, J24711-01, J26812-01, J30100-01. Component, no UDI held by Kirwan Surgical Products.
Products Sold
Model/Catalog Number: OPT14-5011. Lot Code: J20499-01, J21637-01, J21999-01, J21995-01, J22003-01, J23738-01, J23739-01, J23740-01, J23743-01, J24697-01, J24710-01, J24711-01, J26812-01, J30100-01. Component, no UDI held by Kirwan Surgical Products.
Kirwan Surgical Products, LLC is recalling Optikon Bipolar Pencil 25 Gauge Straight. Model/Catalog Number: OPT14-5011. Product Description: Th due to Potential for the outer stainless-steel tube to break or detach.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Potential for the outer stainless-steel tube to break or detach.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Kirwan Surgical Products notified customers on 11/14/2024 via URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letter. Customers were instructed to return any affected units, notify all customer if affected product was further distributed and request they return them, and complete and return the Response Form provided in the notification.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026