Reported May 3, 2023 · Ongoing
FLEX. BIOPSY FORCEPS 5FR WL 550MM, Product Number 829.051
Richard Wolf GmbH
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.What you should do
Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.
Firm contact: Richard Wolf GmbH · Pforzheimer Str. 32 · Knittlingen, N/A · N/A
Is this the product you have?
FLEX. BIOPSY FORCEPS 5FR WL 550MMProduct Number 829.051
- Lot codes and dates
- UDI/DI04055207009635
- Lot Numbers
4500377840450037784045003778404500376297450037197045003636634500363098450036140445003535624500349168450034774745003385604500333999
- Amount recalled
- 342 units
This recall covers 4 products
The agency filed one notice per product. You are reading one of them; the other 3 are below.
Where it was sold
Why it was recalled
Potentially unable to open forceps jaws when the endoscope shaft is bent by about 90 degrees. If, in addition, the proximal forceps shaft is bent, the forceps can no longer be opened or restrictions begin even with a slight bending of the endoscope.
This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.
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