Olympus SurgMaster UES-40 electrosurgical unit ("UES-40") Product Usage: Designed for use in ...

FDA Recall #Z-1277-2013 — Class II — November 10, 2009

Recall #Z-1277-2013 Date: November 10, 2009 Classification: Class II Status: Terminated

Product Description

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.

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

Recalling Firm

Olympus America Inc. — Center Valley, PA

Classification

Class II — May cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Product Type

Devices

Product Quantity

608

Distribution

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.

Code Information

Model UES-40, all serial numbers prior to 7925334 that have not been upgraded.

Status

Terminated

Voluntary / Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated