FDA recall Z-1308-2025

Product

Numerous models of nonsterile hemostatic forceps: (1) REF BJ500R, Phaneuf Hysterectomy Forceps STR 210MM; (2) REF BJ501R, Phaneuf Hysterectomy Forceps ANG 205MM; (3) REF BJ511R, Holzbach Hyst Forceps CVD245MM; (4) REF BJ520R, Heaney Hyst Forceps Grooved 205MM; (5) REF BJ521R, Heaney Hyst Forceps Grooved 250MM; (6) REF BJ522R, Heaney Hyst Forceps Grooved 195MM; (7) REF BJ524R, Heaney-Rezek Fcpsstr Ser Lgth 210MM; (8) REF BJ527R, Wiener Hyst Forceps Grooves 240MM; (9) REF BJ530R, Heaney Hysterectomy Forceps STR 225MM; (10) REF BJ531R, Heaney Hysterectomy Forceps CVD200MM; (11) REF BJ532R, Heaney Hysterectomy Forceps CVD215MM; (12) REF BJ534R, Hysterectomy For.Gwilliamsstr.205MM; (13) REF BJ550R, Wertheim Parametrium Clamp STR 250MM; (14) REF BJ551R, Wertheim Parametrium Clamp CVD245MM; (15) REF BJ552R, Wertheim Parametrium Clamp CVD240MM; (16) REF BJ553R, Wertheim Parametrium Clamphvy-CVD220MM; (17) REF MD591, Heany Ballentine Hyst Fcps STR.215MM; and (18) REF MD592,

Reason for recall

The forceps have been used in ways not covered by the design resulting in breakage of the clamps.

Distribution

Distribution was made nationwide and to PR. There was also government/military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Canada, Bermuda, Bahamas, and Qatar.

Key facts

Status

Ongoing

Initiation date

2025-01-31

Report date

2025-03-19

Voluntary/Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Location

Center Valley, PA, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1308-2025