FDA recall Z-1945-2018

Product

Symmetry Olsen monopolar forceps: (a) Insulated Potts-Smith Forceps 8" (20.3cm) Serrated Tips, REF 20-2650K, QTY 10 (b) Insulated Bayonet Forceps 8.25" (21.0cm) Serrated 1.5mm Tips, REF 20-2920HK, QTY 10 (c) Insulated Bayonet Forceps 8.5" (21.6cm) Serrated 1.5mm Tips, REF 20-2920K, QTY 10 (d) Insulated Bayonet Forceps 7.5" (19.1cm) 1.5mm Cathedral Tips, REF 20-2960HK, QTY 10

Reason for recall

Products may encroach into the sterile pouch seal thereby increasing the risk of the seal being compromised.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution

Key facts

Status

Terminated

Initiation date

2018-05-11

Report date

2018-06-06

Termination date

2019-04-15

Voluntary/Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Location

Louisville, KY, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1945-2018