Symmetry Olsen 20-1082KIRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00841785103001), received between May 20, 2025 and Jun 12, 2025 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Excessive Heating” (1 report).

1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K130669); they may or may not involve this specific model.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionJun 12, 2025Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

  COMPLAINANT ALLEGES "A PATIENT WAS BURNED WITH OUR BIPOLAR."

  Patient problems: Superficial (First Degree) Burn

  MAUDE report 22196542 ↗
• InjuryMay 20, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Excessive Heating; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Excessive Heating

  COMPLAINANT ALLEGES THAT A PATIENT WAS BURNED WITH OUR BIPOLAR UNIT DURING AN OPEN NECK PROCEDURE. THE PATIENT'S TRACHEA WAS BURNED.

  Patient problems: Superficial (First Degree) Burn; Upper Respiratory Tract Injury

  MAUDE report 22056377 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K130669. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-1944-2018 · May 11, 2018 · Terminated
  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