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Terminated

Olympus SurgMaster UES-40 electrosurgical unit ("UES-40") Product Usage: Designed for use in a medical facility under the supervision of a trained physician. It has been designed for general (open) and endoscopic surgery including urology, gynecology, respiratory and gastroenterology in conjunction with Olympus designed electrosurgical accessories, endoscopes (fiberscopes, videoscopes and rigid scopes) applicable for electrosurgery (cutting and coagulation), light sources and other ancillary equipment.

FDA Recall Z-1277-2013 · Posted 2013-05-08

Recalling FirmOlympus America Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeKNS
Date Initiated2009-11-10
Date Terminated2013-07-05
Product Quantity608

Reason for Recall

Olympus initiated a software upgrade and enhancement in 2009 and completed the action in 2010. The upgrade and enhancement were initiated due to complaints of overheating, smoke vapors and failure to operate associated with the Olympus SurgMaster electrosurgical unit, model UES-40 ("UES-40") when used in conjunction with the Olympus WA22557C electrode. The complaint investigations revealed that

Firm Action

Olympus America Inc sent a Field Corrective Action letter dated November 10, 2009 to all affected consignees. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taked. Consignees were directed to contact Gyrus at 888-524-7266 to schedule return of the UES-40 generator for the software upgrade. The letter also directed consignees to contact OAI Customer Service at 800-848-9024 if they needed a new copy of the UES-40 Instruction Manual. For questions call 484-896-5688.

Root Cause

Use error

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide Distribution - USA Nationwide including the states of: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, and WY.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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