Olympus DISPOSABLE GRASPING FORCEPS, FG-51D
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Lot numbers since January 2017. Affected Lot Numbers: 01K 02K 03K 04K 05K 06K 07K 08K 09K 0XK 0YK 0ZK 11H 11K 12K 13K 14K 15K 16K 17K 18K 19K 1XK 71K 72K 73K 74K 75K 76K 77H 77K 78K 79K 7XK 7YK 7ZK 81K 82K 83K 84K 85K 86K 87K 88K 89K 8XK 8YK 8ZK 91K 92K 93K 94K 95K 96K 97K 98K 99K 9XK 9YK 9ZK
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- 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:
- Olympus Corporation of the Americas
- Reason for Recall:
- Forceps do not comply with Olympus standards for the amount of force required to open and close the forceps
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
Olympus DISPOSABLE GRASPING FORCEPS, FG-51D
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Lot numbers since January 2017. Affected Lot Numbers: 01K 02K 03K 04K 05K 06K 07K 08K 09K 0XK 0YK 0ZK 11H 11K 12K 13K 14K 15K 16K 17K 18K 19K 1XK 71K 72K 73K 74K 75K 76K 77H 77K 78K 79K 7XK 7YK 7ZK 81K 82K 83K 84K 85K 86K 87K 88K 89K 8XK 8YK 8ZK 91K 92K 93K 94K 95K 96K 97K 98K 99K 9XK 9YK 9ZK
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-1122-2022
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