Bayonet Forceps 7.75" (196.9 mm) 0.5 mm Tips Non-Stick Electrosurgical/Bipolar Forceps/Reusable, Model #90-7004 (k) #K982705. The surgical device is package non-sterile into small plastic tubes. Olsen Medical Biopolar Reusable Bayonet Forceps and cords are intended for use in coagulating tissue during surgical procedures.

Firm officials reported to CIN-DO that their Bipolar Bayonet Forceps 7.75" are misbranded in that the manufacturer symbol was replaced by the expiry symbol on the packaging.

The firm, Olsen Medical, sent an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated June 5, 2012 to their customers via Certified mail along with representative labeling to illustrate the specific labeling issue associated with the various types and/or sizes of Bayonet Forceps surgical instruments that the customers received. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter instructed the customers to immediately examine their inventory for the presence of the suspect product and quarantine the product, if found; to discontinue use immediately and promptly call (800) 251-3000 for a 'Return Material Authorization (RMA) number; to complete and return the enclosed 'Recall Response Form' and fax the completed form to the fax number on the form or to send the completed form back to the recalling firm via parcel post, and for customers who may have further distributed the recalled product are asked to contact their (sub-account) customers and notify them of the recall. If you have any questions call (615) 964-5515 M-F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CST.