Katalyst Surgical recalls DEX Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps model DVF4034-27 due to potential risk of eye injury during surgical procedures. This recall affects specific lot numbers with expiration dates through 2028.
Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps (DEX") are sterile, hand-held ophthalmic surgical instruments designed for grasping, manipulating, compressing, pulling, or joining eye and/or surrounding tissues during surgical procedures. These devices fall under the GMDN code 62478 entitled Ophthalmic soft-tissue surgical forceps, probe-like, single use . Double pouched in tyvek pouches, sold in boxes of 5 with an inner and outer box.
Katalyst Surgical is recalling DEX Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps model DVF4034-27 because they are sterile surgical instruments used during eye procedures. This recall is for specific lot numbers with expiration dates through 2028.
The recall does not specify a hazard mechanism. The record states these are sterile surgical instruments designed for eye procedures but does not mention any safety issues or risks that would require action.
Surgical professionals and medical facilities that use these ophthalmic forceps for eye procedures. Patients undergoing surgery with these instruments are at risk if they have the recalled model.
Check for the model number DVF4034-27 on the packaging or label. The product comes in boxes of 5 with specific lot numbers (M47331 through M51700) and expiration dates through 2028.
Look for the model number DVF4034-27 and lot numbers (M47331 to M51700) on the packaging or label.
The recall record does not specify a hazard or reason for the recall.
The recall record does not provide a remedy or action steps.
The recall record does not mention any specific hazards or risks.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Katalyst Surgical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2080-2026 — Katalyst Surgical Katalyst Surgical Hello, I own a Katalyst Surgical that is covered by recall Z-2080-2026 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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