Recall Z-2075-2026
Katalyst Surgical, LLC · initiated March 25, 2026
Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature
Product
DEX Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps, 25ga DEX Stiff Maculorhexis Forceps, Model/Catalog Number: DVF4019-25-S
Codes / lots: Lot Code: Model No: DVF4019-25-S UDI-DI: (01)10840096205135(11)251017(17)281017(10)M50541 Lot Number: M50541 Expiration Date: 10/17/2028 Model No: DVF4019-25-S UDI-DI: (01)10840096205135(11)251017(17)281017(10)M50542 Lot Number: M50542 Expiration Date: 10/17/2028 Model No: DVF4019-25-S UDI-DI: (01)10840096205135(11)251023(17)281023(10)M50632 Lot Number: M50632 Expiration Date: 10/23/2028 Model No: DVF4019-25-S UDI-DI: (01)10840096205135(11)251023(17)281023(10)M50633 Lot Number: M50633 Expiration Date: 10/23/2028 Model No: DVF4019-25-S UDI-DI: (01)10840096205135(11)251113(17)281113(10)M50936 Lot Number: M50936 Expiration Date: 11/13/2028 Model No: DVF4019-25-S UDI-DI: (01)10840096205135(11)251113(17)281113(10)M50996 Lot Number: M50996 Expiration Date: 11/13/2028 Model No: DVF4019-25-S UDI-DI: (01)10840096205135(11)251125(17)281125(10)M51039 Lot Number: M51039 Expiration Date: 11/25/2028 Model No: DVF4019-25-S UDI-DI: (01)10840096205135(11)251125(17)281125(10)M51040 Lot Number: M51040 Expiration Date: 11/25/2028 Model No: DVF4019-25-S UDI-DI: (01)10840096205135(11)251125(17)281125(10)M51081 Lot Number: M51081 Expiration Date: 11/25/2028 Model No: DVF4019-25-S UDI-DI:…
Reason for recall
Field Safety Corrective Action for IFU in DEX Forceps and Scissors.
FDA-determined cause: Under Investigation by firm
Action taken
A Field Safety Notification: Field Safety Corrective Action for IFU in DEX Forceps and Scissors dated 3/19/26 was sent to customers. FIELD SAFETY ACTIONS REQUIRED As a customer identified in the receipt of one or more of the affected lots, you are requested/required to take the following steps: 1. Please confirm receipt of this Field Safety Notification by email, either by replying to the sender or using the email addresses listed in the signature at the bottom of this notice. 2. Review the Individualized List of Affected Lot Numbers by Customer provided in the email for lots that were distributed to your facility. Identify all of these lots that currently remain in your stock and place them on hold. 3. Provide information to Katalyst Surgical team identifying which lots are currently in stock and on hold at your facility. Katalyst Surgical will send a replacement correct IFU for each affected box. 4. Upon receipt of the correct IFU, remove the incorrect IFU, replace the correct IFU in the box, and destroy the incorrect IFU. Approval for Modification including instructions will accompany the replacement IFUs. 5. We recommend you reach out to your customers/users of these DEX products with this information. Katalyst Surgical will gladly provide correct replacement IFU documents to you for further distribution. Katalyst Surgical deeply regrets the inconvenience this causes. We assure you of our continuous support and commitment to safety and quality. Please do not hesitate to contact our team if you have any further questions.
Details
- Recall number
- Z-2075-2026
- Initiated
- March 25, 2026
- Posted by FDA
- May 6, 2026
- Product code
- HNR – Forceps, Ophthalmic
- Quantity
- 645 units
- Distribution
- Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Peru, Argentina, South Korea, Japan, France.
- Recalling firm
- Katalyst Surgical, LLC, Chesterfield, MO
Other products in the same recall event
| Recall | Product | Initiated |
|---|---|---|
| Z-2069-2026 Class II | DEX Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps, 23ga DEX NanoTapered AWH Forceps, Model/Catalog Number:…Field Safety Corrective Action for IFU in DEX Forceps and Scissors. | 03/25/2026Open, Classified |
| Z-2070-2026 Class II | DEX Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps, 25ga DEX Nano Tapered AWH Forceps, Model/Catalog Number:…Field Safety Corrective Action for IFU in DEX Forceps and Scissors. | 03/25/2026Open, Classified |
| Z-2071-2026 Class II | DEX Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps, 25ga DEX Stiff Asymmetrical Tano Forceps, Model/Catalog…Field Safety Corrective Action for IFU in DEX Forceps and Scissors. | 03/25/2026Open, Classified |
| Z-2072-2026 Class II | DEX Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps, 25ga DEX Stiff Serrated Forceps, Model/Catalog Number:…Field Safety Corrective Action for IFU in DEX Forceps and Scissors. | 03/25/2026Open, Classified |
| Z-2073-2026 Class II | DEX Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps, 23ga DEX Maculorhexis Forceps, Model/Catalog Number:…Field Safety Corrective Action for IFU in DEX Forceps and Scissors. | 03/25/2026Open, Classified |
| Z-2074-2026 Class II | DEX Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps, 25ga DEX Maculorhexis Forceps, Model/Catalog Number:…Field Safety Corrective Action for IFU in DEX Forceps and Scissors. | 03/25/2026Open, Classified |
| Z-2076-2026 Class II | DEX Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps, 27ga DEX Stiff Maculorhexis Forceps, Model/Catalog…Field Safety Corrective Action for IFU in DEX Forceps and Scissors. | 03/25/2026Open, Classified |
| Z-2077-2026 Class II | DEX Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps, 25ga DEX Stiff End Grasping Forceps, Model/Catalog…Field Safety Corrective Action for IFU in DEX Forceps and Scissors. | 03/25/2026Open, Classified |
| Z-2078-2026 Class II | DEX Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps, 25ga DEX Super Grip Forceps, Model/Catalog Number:…Field Safety Corrective Action for IFU in DEX Forceps and Scissors. | 03/25/2026Open, Classified |
| Z-2079-2026 Class II | DEX Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps, 25ga DEX Stiff Super Grip Forceps, Model/Catalog Number:…Field Safety Corrective Action for IFU in DEX Forceps and Scissors. | 03/25/2026Open, Classified |
| Z-2080-2026 Class II | DEX Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps, 27ga DEX Stiff Super Grip Forceps, Model/Catalog Number:…Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps (DEX") are sterile, hand-held ophthalmic surgical instruments designed for… | 03/25/2026Open, Classified |