Olympus HF-Resection Electrode recall in Canada: wire breakage
In plain language
This recall involves Olympus HF-Resection Electrodes sold in Canada. They are being recalled because the loop wire can break during use. This can cause fragments to fall inside the patient, requiring retrieval.
What to do
- Stop using the product immediately.
- Contact the manufacturer for additional information.
Get alerts for recalls like this
Get email alerts when new recalls affect products in this category.
Affected products
HF-Resection Electrode
Model: A22201C, A22201D, A22202C, A22202D, A22203C, A22205C, A22205D, A22206C, A22206D, A22207C, A22211C, A22221C, A22222C, A22223C, A22224C, A22231C, A22231D, A22250C, A22251C, A22253C, A22255C, A22257C, A22257D, A22258C, A22259C, A22266C, A44728C, WA22037C, WA22038C, WA22039C, WA22301D, WA22302D, WA22305D, WA22305S, WA22306D, WA22331D, WA22332D, WA22351A, WA22351C, WA22355A, WA22355C, WA22503D, WA22507D, WA22521C, WA22523C, WA22537D, WA22538C, WA22539D, WA22540S, WA22541S, WA22542S, WA22543S, WA22544S, WA22557C, WA22558C, WA22566S, WA22602D, WA22602S, WA22603D, WA22603S, WA22605S, WA22606D, WA22606S, WA22607D, WA22607S, WA22621C, WA22621S, WA22623C, WA22623S, WA22632D, WA22632S, WA22637S, WA22638S, WA22639S, WA22640S, WA22641S, WA22642S, WA22643S, WA22644S, WA22651C, WA22651S, WA22655C, WA22655S, WA22657C, WA22657S, WA22666S, WA22702S, WA22703S, WA22705S, WA22706S, WA22707S, WA22721S, WA22723S, WA22732S, WA22737S, WA22738S, WA22739S, WA22740S, WA22741S, WA22742S, WA22743S, WA22744S, WA22751S, WA22755S, WA22760S, WA22766S, WA47505S, WA47506S, WA47507S, WA47540S, WA47551S, WA47555S, WA47560S, WA47566S, WA47705S, WA47706S, WA47707S, WA47721S, WA47723S, WA47732S, WA47737S, WA47738S, WA47739S, WA47740S, WA47741S, WA47742S, WA47743S, WA47744S, WA47751S, WA47755S, WA47760S, WA47766S
Lot: All lots
Why this matters
Internal injury from broken wire fragments
Do I have this product?
This recall only applies to specific products. Follow the steps below to check.
- 1
Check the product name
Make sure your product name matches one of the affected products listed above.
- 2
Check the lot number
Lot numbers identify specific production batches.
Affected lots: All lots
- 3
Check the model number
Model numbers are typically on the product label or packaging.
Affected models: A22201C, A22201D, A22202C, A22202D, A22203C, A22205C, A22205D, A22206C, A22206D, A22207C, A22211C, A22221C, A22222C, A22223C, A22224C, A22231C, A22231D, A22250C, A22251C, A22253C, A22255C, A22257C, A22257D, A22258C, A22259C, A22266C, A44728C, WA22037C, WA22038C, WA22039C, WA22301D, WA22302D, WA22305D, WA22305S, WA22306D, WA22331D, WA22332D, WA22351A, WA22351C, WA22355A, WA22355C, WA22503D, WA22507D, WA22521C, WA22523C, WA22537D, WA22538C, WA22539D, WA22540S, WA22541S, WA22542S, WA22543S, WA22544S, WA22557C, WA22558C, WA22566S, WA22602D, WA22602S, WA22603D, WA22603S, WA22605S, WA22606D, WA22606S, WA22607D, WA22607S, WA22621C, WA22621S, WA22623C, WA22623S, WA22632D, WA22632S, WA22637S, WA22638S, WA22639S, WA22640S, WA22641S, WA22642S, WA22643S, WA22644S, WA22651C, WA22651S, WA22655C, WA22655S, WA22657C, WA22657S, WA22666S, WA22702S, WA22703S, WA22705S, WA22706S, WA22707S, WA22721S, WA22723S, WA22732S, WA22737S, WA22738S, WA22739S, WA22740S, WA22741S, WA22742S, WA22743S, WA22744S, WA22751S, WA22755S, WA22760S, WA22766S, WA47505S, WA47506S, WA47507S, WA47540S, WA47551S, WA47555S, WA47560S, WA47566S, WA47705S, WA47706S, WA47707S, WA47721S, WA47723S, WA47732S, WA47737S, WA47738S, WA47739S, WA47740S, WA47741S, WA47742S, WA47743S, WA47744S, WA47751S, WA47755S, WA47760S, WA47766S
If your product matches one or more of the details above, it may be affected by this recall.
If your product does not match these details, it is not affected by this recall.
When in doubt, always check the official notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was this product recalled?
Internal injury from broken wire fragments
What should consumers do?
Stop using the product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for additional information.
Where was the product sold?
This product was sold in Canada. For specific retailers or distribution areas, please check the official recall notice linked on this page.
Is there a health risk?
Yes, there may be a health risk. Internal injury from broken wire fragments
When was this product recalled?
This product was recalled on July 13, 2023.
Is the Olympus brand affected by this recall?
Yes, Olympus products are affected by this recall. This recall involves Olympus HF-Resection Electrodes sold in Canada. They are being recalled because the loop wire can break during use. This can cause fragments to fall inside the patient, requiring retrieval.