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DEX Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps, 25ga DEX Stiff Serrated… recallZ-2072-2026 · Katalyst Surgical, LLC · initiated Mar 25, 2026

Open, Classified

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Katalyst Surgical, LLC or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

Field Safety Corrective Action for IFU in DEX Forceps and Scissors.

FDA root cause category: Under Investigation by firm

What the company is doing

A Field Safety Notification: Field Safety Corrective Action for IFU in DEX Forceps and Scissors dated 3/19/26 was sent to customers. FIELD SAFETY ACTIONS REQUIRED As a customer identified in the receipt of one or more of the affected lots, you are requested/required to take the following steps: 1. Please confirm receipt of this Field Safety Notification by email, either by replying to the sender or using the email addresses listed in the signature at the bottom of this notice. 2. Review the Individualized List of Affected Lot Numbers by Customer provided in the email for lots that were distributed to your facility. Identify all of these lots that currently remain in your stock and place them on hold. 3. Provide information to Katalyst Surgical team identifying which lots are currently in stock and on hold at your facility. Katalyst Surgical will send a replacement correct IFU for each affected box. 4. Upon receipt of the correct IFU, remove the incorrect IFU, replace the correct IFU in the box, and destroy the incorrect IFU. Approval for Modification including instructions will accompany the replacement IFUs. 5. We recommend you reach out to your customers/users of these DEX products with this information. Katalyst Surgical will gladly provide correct replacement IFU documents to you for further distribution. Katalyst Surgical deeply regrets the inconvenience this causes. We assure you of our continuous support and commitment to safety and quality. Please do not hesitate to contact our team if you have any further questions.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2072-2026
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Mar 25, 2026
Posted by the FDA
May 6, 2026
Recalling firm
Katalyst Surgical, LLC
Quantity
90 units
Product code
HNR
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Peru, Argentina, South Korea, Japan, France.

Product description

DEX Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps, 25ga DEX Stiff Serrated Forceps, Model/Catalog Number: DVF4016-25-S

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Lot Code: Model No:DVF4016-25-S UDI-DI: (01)10840096205128(11)250709(17)280709(10)M48801 Lot Number: M48801 Expiration Date: 07/09/2028 Model No: DVF4016-25-S UDI-DI: (01)10840096205128(11)251010(17)281010(10)M49278 Lot Number: M49278 Expiration Date: 10/10/2028 Model No: DVF4016-25-S UDI-DI: (01)10840096205128(11)250429(17)280429(10)M47582 Lot Number: M47582 Expiration Date: 04/29/2028 Model No: DVF4016-25-S UDI-DI: (01)10840096205128(11)250527(17)280527(10)M48049 Lot Number: M48049 Expiration Date: 05/27/2028 Model No: DVF4016-25-S UDI-DI: (01)10840096205128(11)251125(17)281125(10)M51038 Lot Number: M451038 Expiration Date: 11/25/2028

Devices named in this recall

1 device in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 98660).

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