Katalyst Surgical recalls DEX Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps (Model DVF4019-23) due to field safety corrective action in the user manual. Affected units have specific lot numbers and expiration dates.
Field Safety Corrective Action for IFU in DEX Forceps and Scissors.
Katalyst Surgical is recalling DEX Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps (Model DVF4019-23) because of a safety issue described in the user manual. This recall affects specific lot numbers with expiration dates up to August 2028. Patients and medical professionals using these instruments should check if their device is affected.
The hazard is described as a 'Field Safety Corrective Action for IFU in DEX Forceps and Scissors,' meaning the user manual contains a safety correction that may pose a risk during medical procedures. However, the specific mechanism of the hazard is not detailed in the recall notice.
Medical professionals and patients who own or use the DEX Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps (Model DVF4019-23) with the listed lot numbers and expiration dates are most at risk. The recall targets specific batches manufactured between 2021 and 2028.
Check if your DEX Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps have the model number DVF4019-23 and one of the listed lot numbers (M49267 to M51696) with expiration dates from August 2028 through January 2029.
Identify your DEX Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps model number (DVF4019-23) and lot number (M49267 to M51696) to confirm if it is affected.
The recall is due to a field safety corrective action described in the user manual for DEX Forceps and Scissors, but the specific hazard mechanism is not detailed in the notice.
Check if your DEX Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps have the model number DVF4019-23 and one of the listed lot numbers (M49267 to M51696) with expiration dates from August 2028 through January 2029.
The recall mentions a field safety corrective action in the user manual, but the specific hazard mechanism is not described in the notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Katalyst Surgical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2073-2026 — Katalyst Surgical Katalyst Surgical Hello, I own a Katalyst Surgical that is covered by recall Z-2073-2026 from Katalyst Surgical. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
