# FDA recall Z-1422-2023

> **Richard Wolf GmbH** · Class II · device recall initiated 2023-03-24.

## Product

FLEX. GRASP. FORCEPS 5FR WL 550MM, Product Number 828.051

## Reason for recall

Potentially unable to open forceps jaws when the endoscope shaft is bent by about 90 degrees. If, in addition, the proximal forceps shaft is bent, the forceps can no longer be opened or restrictions begin even with a slight bending of the endoscope.

## Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of United Arab Emirates (AE), Argentina (AR), Austria (AT), Belgium (BE), BO, Brazil (BR), Canada (CA), Chile (CL), Czech Republic (CZ), Germany (DE), Denmark (DK), Ecuador (EC), Spain (ES), Finland (FI), France (FR), Greece (GR), Hong Kong (HK), Croatia (HR), Ireland (IE), India (IN), Italy (IT), Jordan (JO), Japan (JP), South Korea (KR), Kuwait (KW), Kazakhstan (KZ), LB, Lithuania (LT), Marzocco (MA), Mexico (MX), Netherlands (NL), Norway (NO), New Zealand (NZ), Oman (OM), Pakistan (PK), Poland (PL), Palestine (PS), Portugal (PT), Qatar (QA), Romania (RO), Serbia (RS), Russian Federation (RU), Saudi Arabia (SA), Slovenia (SI), Slovakia (SK), Thailand (TH), Turkey (TR).

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1422-2023
- **Recalling firm:** Richard Wolf GmbH
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2023-03-24
- **Report date:** 2023-05-03

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Knittlingen, N/A, Germany

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1422-2023

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1422-2023. Retrieved 2026-07-12 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1422-2023. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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