Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 24024 |
| Brand Name: | DEAL COPY - Olympus - Optical forceps biopsy graspers, endoscopic forceps (Germany) |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | Optical Forceps, Instructions for Use |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Olympus (NZ) Ltd 15D Paul Matthews Road Albany Auckland |
| Contact Information: | 0508 659 6787 |
| Manufacturer: | Olympus Winter & Ibe GmbH |
| Brand Name: | DEAL COPY - Olympus - Bladder stone punches (Germany) |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | Optical Forceps, Instructions for Use |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Olympus (NZ) Ltd 15D Paul Matthews Road Albany Auckland |
| Contact Information: | 0508 659 6787 |
| Manufacturer: | Olympus Winter & Ibe GmbH |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has been made aware that application of an excessive force to the handle can damage the taut wire inside the instrument making the jaws inoperable. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Instructions for use to be updated |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 20/12/2018 |
