FDA Device recall Z-1945-2018
Symmetry Olsen monopolar forceps: (a) Insulated Potts-Smith Forceps 8" (20.3cm) Serrated Tips, REF 20-2650K, QTY 10 (b) Insulated Bayonet F…
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2018-06-06
On 2018-06-06 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Symmetry Olsen monopolar forceps: (a) Insulated Potts-Smith Forceps 8" (20.3cm) Serrated Tips, REF 20-2650K, QTY 10 (b) Insulated Bayonet F… 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-1945-2018 |
| 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 monopolar forceps: (a) Insulated Potts-Smith Forceps 8" (20.3cm) Serrated Tips, REF 20-2650K, QTY 10 (b) Insulated Bayonet Forceps 8.25" (21.0cm) Serrated 1.5mm Tips, REF 20-2920HK, QTY 10 (c) Insulated Bayonet Forceps 8.5" (21.6cm) Serrated 1.5mm Tips, REF 20-2920K, QTY 10 (d) Insulated Bayonet Forceps 7.5" (19.1cm) 1.5mm Cathedral Tips, REF 20-2960HK, QTY 10
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-1945-2018%22
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