Recall Z-2433-2008 ยท HNR Forceps, Ophthalmic
Becton Dickinson and Company
BD Visitec Disposable Instrument (plastic handle) Capsulorhexis Forceps, Sterile Ref: 581440 Used during cataract and other ophthalmic surgery procedures to grasp lens capsule.
| Date | Sep 19, 2008 (initiated Jul 7, 2008) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Metal particulates present. |
| Root cause | Manufacturing material removal |
| Action | BD notified customers by telephone via a script on July 7, 2008 and requested customers to examine their inventory, dispose of product, and replacement product would be provided. |
| Quantity | 260 units |
| Distribution | Nationwide Distribution --- including states of CA, IL, KY, MS, PA, and TX. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
This recall record lists no 510(k) number.