FDA recall Z-1309-2025

Product

Numerous models of nonsterile hemostatic forceps: (1) REF BH100R, Carrel Artery Forceps 85MM; (2) REF BH104R, Hartmann Mosquito FCSDEL STR 100MM; (3) REF BH105R, Hartmann Mosquito FCPSDELCVD100MM; (4) REF BH108R, Micro-Halsted Forceps DEL STR125MM; (5) REF BH109R, Micro-Halsted Forceps DEL CVM 125mm; (6) REF BH114R, Hartmann Mosquito FCPSDELSTR1X2100MM; (7) REF BH115R, Hartmann Mosquito FCPSDELCVD1X2100MM; (8) REF BH118R, Micro-Halsted FCPS Del STR 1X2125MM; (9) REF BH119R, Micro-Halsted FCPS Del CVD 1X2125MM; (10) REF BH120R, Halsted-Mosquito FCPSDELSTR1X2125MM; (11) REF BH121R, Halsted-Mosquito FCPS DELCVD1X2125MM; (12) REF BH130R, Providence-Hosp FCPS Del STR140MM; (13) REF BH131R, Providence-Hosp FCPS Del CVD 140MM; (14) REF BH134R, Kelly Forceps Del STR 140MM; (15) REF BH135R, Kelly Forceps Del CVM 140MM; (16) REF BH139R, Dandy Delicate Forceps CVD140MM; (17) REF BH140R, Baby Crile Forceps Del STR 140MM; (18) REF BH141R, Baby Crile FORCEPSDELCVD140MM; (19) REF B

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-1309-2025