Regulatory UpdatesSep 2, 2026•1 min read

Olympus Recalls BiCOAG Hemostasis Probe Over Adhesive Defect

By the PharmaCountry team

Olympus advises immediate discontinuation of BiCOAG Hemostasis Probe due to possible adhesive shortage causing ceramic tip detachment.

Olympus has identified that the BiCOAG Hemostasis Probe may have been manufactured without the required amount of adhesive on the rear of the device’s ceramic tip. This defect could cause the ceramic tip to detach during use. Customers are instructed to stop using the affected probes immediately and contact Olympus for return instructions.

Compiled by the PharmaCountry team · Source: Health Canada

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