FDA Device recall Z-1944-2018
Symmetry Olsen bipolar forceps: (a1) Insulated Irrigating Bayonet Forceps 6.25" (15.9cm) Smooth 0.5mm Tips, REF 20-0311, QTY 5 (b1) Insulat…
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2018-06-06
On 2018-06-06 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Symmetry Olsen bipolar forceps: (a1) Insulated Irrigating Bayonet Forceps 6.25" (15.9cm) Smooth 0.5mm Tips, REF 20-0311, QTY 5 (b1) Insulat… by Olsen Medical, citing products may encroach into the sterile pouch seal thereby increasing the risk of the seal being compromised.
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-1944-2018 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2018-05-11 |
| Published | 2018-06-06 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC |
| Company | Olsen Medical |
| Distribution | n/a |
Product
Symmetry Olsen bipolar forceps: (a1) Insulated Irrigating Bayonet Forceps 6.25" (15.9cm) Smooth 0.5mm Tips, REF 20-0311, QTY 5 (b1) Insulated Irrigating Bayonet Forceps 6.25" (15.9cm) Smooth 0.5mm Tips, REF 20-0311R, QTY 5 (c1) Insulated Irrigating Bayonet Forceps 6.25" (15.9cm) Smooth 1.0mm Tips, REF 20-0321, QTY 5 (d1) Insulated Irrigating Bayonet Forceps 6.25" (15.9cm) Smooth 1.5mm Tips, REF 20-0331, QTY 5 (e1) Insulated Irrigating Bayonet Forceps 6.25" (15.9cm) Smooth, 1.5mm Tips, REF 20-0331R, QTY 5 (f1) Insulated Irrigating Bayonet Forceps 7-1/8" (18.1cm) Smooth Micro Tips, REF 20-0351, QTY 5 (g1) Insulated Irrigating Bayonet Forceps 7-1/8" (18.1cm) Smooth 0.5mm Tips, REF 20-0361, QTY 5 (h1) Insulated Irrigating Bayonet Forceps 7-1/8" (181.0mm) 0.5mm Tips, REF 20-0361G, QTY 5 (i1) Insulated Irrigating Bayonet Forceps 7-1/8" (18.1cm) Smooth 0.5mm Tips, REF 20-0361R, QTY 5 (j1) Insulated Irrigating Bayonet Forceps 7-1/8" (18.1cm) Smooth 1.0mm Tips, REF 20-0371, QTY 5 (k1) Insulated Irrigating Bayonet Forceps 7-1/8" (18.1cm) Smooth 1.0mm Tips, REF 20-0371R, QTY 5 (l1) Insulated Irrigating Bayonet Forceps 7-1/8" (18.1cm) Smooth 1.5mm Tips, REF 20-0381, QTY 5 (m1)Insulated Irrigating Bayonet Forceps 7-1/8" (181.0mm) 1.5mm Tips, REF 20-0381G, QTY 5 (n1) Insulated Irrigating Bayonet Forceps 7-1/8" (18.1cm) Smooth 1.5mm Tips, REF 20-0381R, QTY 5 (o1) Insulated Irrigating Bayonet Forceps 8.25" (21.0cm) Smooth 0.5mm Tips, REF 20-0411, QTY 5 (p1) Insulated Irrigating Bayonet Forceps 8.25" (21.0cm) Smooth 0.5mm Tips, REF 20-0411R, QTY 5 (q1) Insulated Irrigating Bayonet Forceps 8.25" (21.0cm) Smooth 1.0mm Tips, REF 20-0421, QTY 5 (r1) Insulated Irrigating Bayonet Forceps 8.25" (21.0cm) Smooth 1.0mm Tips, REF 20-0421R, QTY 5 (s1) Insulated Irrigating Bayonet Forceps 8.25" (21.0cm) Smooth 1.5mm Tips, REF 20-0431, QTY 5 (t1) Insulated Irrigating Bayonet Forceps 8.25" (309.6mm) 1.5mm Tips, REF 20-0431G, QTY 5 (u1) Insulated Irrigating Bayonet Forceps 8.25" (21.0cm) Smooth 1.5mm Tips, REF 20-0431R, QTY 5 (v1) Insulated Irrigating Bayonet Forceps 10.5" (26.7cm) Smooth 1.0mm Tips, REF 20-0481, QTY 5 (w1) Insulated Irrigating Bayonet Forceps 10.5" (26.7cm) Smooth 1.0mm Tips, REF 20-0481R, QTY 5 (x1) Insulated Irrigating Bayonet Forceps 10.5" (26.7cm) Smooth 1.5mm Tips, REF 20-0491, QTY 5 (y1) Insulated Irrigating Bayonet Forceps 10.5" (26.7cm) Smooth 1.5mm Tips, REF 20-0491R (z1) Precision Non-Stick Insulated Irrigating Forceps 7" (17.8cm) 0.5mm Tips, REF 20-0571IMT, QTY 5 (a2) Precision Non-Stick Insulated Irrigating Forceps 7" (17.8cm) 1.0mm Tips, REF 20-0572IMT, QTY 5 (b2) Precision Non-Stick Insulated Irrigating Forceps 7" (17.8cm) 1.5mm Tips, REF 20-0573IMT, QTY 5 (c2) Precision Non-Stick Insulated Irrigating Forceps 8" (20.3cm) 0.5mm Tips, REF 20-0581IMT, QTY 5 (d2) Precision Non-Stick Insulated Irrigating Forceps 8" (20.3cm) 1.0mm Tips, REF 20-0582IMT, QTY 5 (e2) Precision Non-Stick Insulated Irrigating Forceps 8" (20.3cm) 1.5mm Tips, REF 20-0583IMT, QTY 5 (f2) Precision Non-Stick Insulated Irrigating Forceps 9" (22.9cm) 0.5mm Tips, REF 20-0591IMT, QTY 5 (g2) Precision Non-Stick Insulated Irrigating Forceps 9" (22.9cm) 1.0mm Tips, REF 20-0592IMT, QTY 5 (h2) Precision Non-Stick Insulated Irrigating Forceps 9" (22.9cm) 1.5mm Tips, REF 20-0593IMT (i2) Insulated Coaptation Forceps 4.5" (11.4cm) Smooth Micro Tips, Angled, REF 20-1010KI, QTY 10 (j2) Iris Forceps 4.5" (11.4cm) Serrated 1.0mm Tips, REF 20-1030K, QTY 10 (k2) Iris Forceps 4.5" (11.4cm) Serrated 1.0mm Tips, Angled 45o, REF 20-1040K, QTY 10 (l2) Insulated Iris Forceps 4.5" (11.4cm) Serrated 1.0mm Tips, Angled 45o, REF 20-1040KI, QTY 10 (m2) Jewelers Forceps 4.5" (11.4cm) Smooth Micro Tips, REF 20-1060K, QTY 10 (n2) Jewelers Forceps 4.5" (11.4cm) Smooth Micro Tips, REF 20-1060K-28, QTY 10 (o2) Insulated Jewelers Forceps 4.5" (11.4cm) Smooth Micro Tips, REF 20-1060KI, QTY 10 (p2) Insulated Jewelers Forceps 4.5" (11.4cm) Smooth Micro Ti
Reason
Products may encroach into the sterile pouch seal thereby increasing the risk of the seal being compromised.
Identifiers
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1944-2018%22
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