Fetzer Medical recalls obstetrical forceps that doctors report cannot be separated during childbirth. This affects specific models sold in the US. No immediate action needed but check for product details.
The firm had a report of doctors being unable to pull the obstetric forceps apart.
Fetzer Medical is recalling obstetrical forceps that doctors report cannot be separated during childbirth. This could cause complications if forceps become stuck during delivery. The recall applies to specific models sold in the US.
The forceps are designed to be separated after use, but doctors report they cannot be pulled apart. This could lead to complications during childbirth if the forceps get stuck.
Healthcare providers who use these forceps for childbirth. Women in labor who require obstetric forceps may be at risk if the forceps become stuck.
Check for the product code 46-5034 on the forceps. The forceps are 11" (30cm) long and made by Fetzer Medical. They were sold in the US with lot number 18800612.
Look for the product code 46-5034 on the forceps to confirm if it's recalled.
Doctors report being unable to pull the obstetric forceps apart after use, which could cause complications during childbirth.
The recall record does not mention a remedy or fix for this issue.
Check for the product code 46-5034 on the forceps, which are 11" (30cm) long and sold with lot number 18800612.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Fetzer Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0757-2019 — Fetzer Medical Fetzer Medical Hello, I own a Fetzer Medical that is covered by recall Z-0757-2019 from Fetzer Medical. 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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