DEX Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps recall (Katalyst Surgical, LLC)
Medical deviceClass IIOngoing
Summary: Katalyst Surgical, LLC is recalling DEX Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps, 23ga DEX Maculorhexis Forceps, Model/Catalog Number: DVF4019-23. Reason: Field Safety Corrective Action for IFU in DEX Forceps and Scissors.
What is being recalled
DEX Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps, 23ga DEX Maculorhexis Forceps, Model/Catalog Number: DVF4019-23
Why
Field Safety Corrective Action for IFU in DEX Forceps and Scissors.
How serious is it
Class II is the middle level: using or being exposed to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, and the chance of serious harm is remote.
Where it was sold
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Peru, Argentina, South Korea, Japan, France.
How to tell if yours is affected
Lot Code: Model No: DVF4019-23 UDI-DI: (01)10817489022136(11)250807(17)280807(10)M49267 Lot Number: M49267 Expiration Date: 08/07/2028 Model No: DVF4019-23 UDI-DI: (01)10817489022136(11)251017(17)281017(10)M50930 Lot Number: M50930 Expiration Date: 10/17/2028 Model No: DVF4019-23 UDI-DI: (01)10817489022136(11)251113(17)281113(10)M51230 Lot Number: M51230 Expiration Date: 11/13/2028 Model No: DVF4019-23 UDI-DI: (01)10817489022136(11)251212(17)281212(10)M51587 Lot Number: M51587 Expiration Date: 12/12/2028 Model No: DVF4019-23 UDI-DI: (01)10817489022136(11)260115(17)290115(10)M51696 Lot Number: M51696 Expiration Date: 01/15/2029 Model No: DVF4019-23 UDI-DI: (01)10817489022136(11)250904(17)280904(10)M49921 Lot Number: M49921 Expiration Date: 09/04/2028 Model No; DVF4019-23 UDI-DI: (01)10817489022136(11)251107(17)281107(10)M51128 Lot Number: M51128 Expiration Date: 11/07/2028
What to do
Check the model, lot or serial numbers above against your device. If yours is affected, contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider before you stop using a device you rely on.
Recall facts
| Recall number | Z-2073-2026 |
| Category | Medical device |
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| Severity | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall started | March 25, 2026 |
| Reported | May 13, 2026 |
| Company | Katalyst Surgical, LLC |
| Company location | Chesterfield, MO, United States |
| Initiated by | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
| Quantity | 50 units |
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