DEX Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps recall (Katalyst Surgical, LLC)
Medical deviceClass IIOngoing
Summary: Katalyst Surgical, LLC is recalling DEX Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps, 27ga DEX Stiff Maculorhexis Forceps, Model/Catalog Number: DVF4019-27. Reason: Field Safety Corrective Action for IFU in DEX Forceps and Scissors.
What is being recalled
DEX Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps, 27ga DEX Stiff Maculorhexis Forceps, Model/Catalog Number: DVF4019-27
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: DVF4019-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489022150(11)251017(17)281017(10)M50931 Lot Number: M50931 Expiration Date: 10/17/2028 Model No: DVF4019-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489022150(11)251209(17)281209(10)M51130 Lot Number: M51130 Expiration Date: 12/09/2028 Model No: DVF4019-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489022150(11)260115(17)290115(10)M51589 Lot Number: M51589 Expiration Date: 01/15/2029 Model No: DVF4019-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489022150(11)260205(17)290205(10)M52018 Lot Number: M52018 Expiration Date: 02/05/2029 Model No: DVF4019-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489022150(11)260220(17)290220(10)M52195 Lot Number: M52195 Expiration Date: 2/20/2029 Model No: DVF4019-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489022150(11)250909(17)280909(10)M50073 Lot Number: M50073 Expiration Date: 09/09/2028 Model No: DVF4019-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489022150(11)250909(17)280909(10)M50287 Lot Number: M50287 Expiration Date: 09/09/2028 Model No: DVF4019-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489022150(11)251007(17)281007(10)M50677 Lot Number: M50677 Expiration Date: 10/07/2028 Model No: DVF4019-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489022150(11)251103(17)281103(0)M50991 Lot Number: M50991 Expiration Date: 11/03/2028 Model No: DVF4019-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489022150(11)251113(17)281113(10)M51071 Lot Number: M51071 Expiration Date: 11/13/2028
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-2076-2026 |
| 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 | 150 units |
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