Forceps Blue, disposable, sterile, 100 eaches per sales unit. Product Usage: Forceps are sterile disposable devices intended for use during clinical procedures to grasp, manipulate, maneuver or assist with the removal of debris, particulates or wound tissue. Typically, forceps may be used in conditions where it is difficult to grasp small objects by hand and increased precise function is required. Applications in which sterile forceps are commonly used include wound care: e.g. gripping, debridement procedures, removal of sutures, arrangement of dressing procedure pack contents, dressing wounds, including cavity wounds and removal of wound tissue.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Product Code/REF Number: 417389; Lot Codes: 167069, 168288, 171981, 176327, 179936, 182217, 187735, 225174, 231247, 231248, 307362, 307578, 308189, 318432, 318433, 318434, 489868, 489951, 490747, 493969
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
ConvaTec, Inc
Reason for Recall:
An internal assessment of packaging confirmed the potential for a breach in the sterile barrier.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

Forceps Blue, disposable, sterile, 100 eaches per sales unit. Product Usage: Forceps are sterile disposable devices intended for use during clinical procedures to grasp, manipulate, maneuver or assist with the removal of debris, particulates or wound tissue. Typically, forceps may be used in conditions where it is difficult to grasp small objects by hand and increased precise function is required. Applications in which sterile forceps are commonly used include wound care: e.g. gripping, debridement procedures, removal of sutures, arrangement of dressing procedure pack contents, dressing wounds, including cavity wounds and removal of wound tissue.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Product Code/REF Number: 417389; Lot Codes: 167069, 168288, 171981, 176327, 179936, 182217, 187735, 225174, 231247, 231248, 307362, 307578, 308189, 318432, 318433, 318434, 489868, 489951, 490747, 493969

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1035-2019

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