Recall Z-0654-2025

Kirwan Surgical Products, LLC · initiated November 14, 2024

Class I Open, Classified

Class I – dangerous or defective products that could cause serious health problems or death

Product

Kirwan Surgical Products LLC Disposable 25-gauge bipolar pencil, straight. Model/Catalog Number: 14-5011 The Disposable Microsurgical Bipolar Pencil are designed for use in eye surgery, and other soft tissue procedures. For instance, the pencils are designed for cauterization of the retinal area during surgical procedures. The current line of pencils all have the same molded handle. The pencils' tip outer diameter is 25 gauge.

Codes / lots: Model/Catalog Number: 14-5011. GTINs: Pouch - 00841019101049, Inner Pack - 10841019101046, Case - 20841019101043. Sterile Lot Range: 220906 to 241002. All expiration dates from 2027-09-01(YYYY-MM_DD) on would encompass the for the recall.

Reason for recall

Potential for the outer stainless-steel tube to break or detach.

FDA-determined cause: Device Design

Action taken

Kirwan Surgical Products notified customers on 11/14/2024 via URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letter. Customers were instructed to return any affected units, notify all customer if affected product was further distributed and request they return them, and complete and return the Response Form provided in the notification.

Details

Recall number
Z-0654-2025
Initiated
November 14, 2024
Posted by FDA
December 16, 2024
Product code
GEI – Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories
Quantity
80,060 units
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide including PUERTO RICO; AUSTRALIA, CANADA, CHILE, COLOMBIA, DENMARK, EGYPT, ENGLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, ISRAEL, ITALY, JAPAN, MEXICO, NETHERLANDS, PHILIPPINES, SOUTH AFRICA, SWITZERLAND, TAIWAN, THAILAND, TRINIDAD, TURKEY, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, and VENEZUELA.
Recalling firm
Kirwan Surgical Products, LLC, Marshfield, MA

Official FDA recall record

Other products in the same recall event

RecallProductInitiated
Z-0655-2025 Class IKirwan Surgical Products LLC Disposable 25-gauge bipolar pencil, straight, Long.…Potential for the outer stainless-steel tube to break or detach. 11/14/2024Open, Classified
Z-0656-2025 Class IAccutome/Microsurgical Disposable Bipolar Pencil 5 in. (12.7cm) 25 Gauge Straight.…Potential for the outer stainless-steel tube to break or detach. 11/14/2024Open, Classified
Z-0657-2025 Class IAmbler Surgical Bipolar Pencil 25 Gauge Straight. Model/Catalog Number: PD7226. The…Potential for the outer stainless-steel tube to break or detach. 11/14/2024Open, Classified
Z-0658-2025 Class IWalcott Bipolar Pencil 25 Gauge Straight. Model/Catalog Number: RX14-5011. Product…Potential for the outer stainless-steel tube to break or detach. 11/14/2024Open, Classified
Z-0659-2025 Class INidek Co. Disposable Bipolar Pencil 25 Gauge Straight. Model/Catalog Number: 18241-0979.…Potential for the outer stainless-steel tube to break or detach. 11/14/2024Open, Classified
Z-0660-2025 Class IOptikon Bipolar Pencil 25 Gauge Straight. Model/Catalog Number: OPT14-5011. Product…Potential for the outer stainless-steel tube to break or detach. 11/14/2024Open, Classified