16600 / Fetzer Surgical De Lee Obstetric Forceps, 11" (30cm), Item No./Product Code 46-5034 Fetzer Medical Obstetrical Forceps is a hand-held instruments intended to assist the birth of a foetus during difficult vaginal births through grasping the foetal head in order to facilitate its passage through the birth canal. The instruments are only used for female population. The product is non-powder, non-liquid, non-tablet, capsule or other.

Class I - Dangerous

🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: December 28, 2018 Fetzer Medical GmbH & Co. KG Surgical Instruments

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Recall Details

Company:: Fetzer Medical GmbH & Co. KG
Reason for Recall:: The firm had a report of doctors being unable to pull the obstetric forceps apart.
Classification:: Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
Status:: terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

16600 / Fetzer Surgical De Lee Obstetric Forceps, 11" (30cm), Item No./Product Code 46-5034 Fetzer Medical Obstetrical Forceps is a hand-held instruments intended to assist the birth of a foetus during difficult vaginal births through grasping the foetal head in order to facilitate its passage through the birth canal. The instruments are only used for female population. The product is non-powder, non-liquid, non-tablet, capsule or other.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot Number 18800612

Distribution:

Distributed in: US, IL, VA

Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-0757-2019

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