Olympus Corporation of the Americas Olympus Triangle Tip Electrosurgical Knives- to be used with Olympus endoscopes and electrosurgical units to cut tissue using high-frequency current within the upper digestive tract Model: KD-640L Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Olympus Triangle Tip Electrosurgical Knives- to be used with Olympus endoscopes and electrosurgical units to cut tissue using high-frequency current within the upper digestive tract Model: KD-640L
Brand
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
UDI-DI: 04953170208423 All lots numbers
Products Sold
UDI-DI: 04953170208423 All lots numbers
Olympus Corporation of the Americas is recalling Olympus Triangle Tip Electrosurgical Knives- to be used with Olympus endoscopes and electrosurgical due to Due to increase in complaints for the KD-640L and KD-645L Triangle Tip Electrosurgical Knives breaking off during use -issuing reminder to users to u. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Due to increase in complaints for the KD-640L and KD-645L Triangle Tip Electrosurgical Knives breaking off during use -issuing reminder to users to utilize the electrosurgical knife in accordance with the Instructions for Use, which details critical specifications regarding electrosurgical unit compatibility and output due to reports of serious injury
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Olympus Corporation of the Americas issued Medical Device Safety Reminder letter on 3/1/24 via UPS. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: 1. Follow your facility's procedures for communication and handling of Field Safety Notices. Ensure all personnel, including clinical staff, are informed of the contents of this letter and the Instructions for Use. You may add a copy of this letter with your IFU. 2. Access the Olympus recall portal to indicate that you have received this notification. a. Go to https://olympusamerica.com/recall. b. Enter the recall number: 0443 c. Complete the form as instructed. 3. If you have distributed these devices outside your facility, please provide a copy of this letter to those facilities immediately. Olympus requests you to report any complaints, including any injuries associated with Triangle Tip Electrosurgical knife tip breakage, the Olympus Technical Assistance Center at 1-800-848-9024, option 1. If you require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at 647-999-3203 or Cynthia.Ow@Olympus.com.
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View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026