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Health Canada Medical devices

Olympus HF Cable

Issued March 24, 2026
Issue
Olympus received a complaint involving a thermal event with an HF cable during a procedure, causing a user burn. Investigation showed the device was used beyond IFU-defined service life, leading to insulation wear, corrosion, and failure. A four-year review identified 109 complaints, with no serious injuries and 17 minor burns.
Hazard description
Performance
Product
Product name
Olympus HF Cable
Reference
ID
RA-81789