Brand Name: Tecfen Medical Product Name: 20G (1.2mm) MVR Sideport Knife Straight Model/Catalog Number: QKN2312 Software Version: No software Product Description: This is an ophthalmic knife (manual( that is to be sterile and packaged individually in Tyvek 1059B. MVR sideport knives are used to create precision incisions in vitrectomy procedures. Component: No
FDA Recall Z-1953-2025 · Posted 2025-06-11
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Recalling FirmTecfen Medical
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeHNN
Date Initiated2025-04-25
Product Quantity38 units
Reason for Recall
Sterility assurance for Ophthalmic knives.
Firm Action
On April 29, 2025, Tecfen Medical initiated a "Urgent Medical Device Recall" Notification to affected consignees via mail and e-mail. Tecfen asked consignees to take the following steps:
1 Please immediately quarantine these Tecfen Medical ophthalmic knife lots. You will receive instructions on how to return them to Tecfen Medical.
2. Please complete the attached medical device recall return response acknowledgement and receipt form by fax to 1-805-967-1295 or email to [email protected]
3. For any questions, please call 1-805-967-1153, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM -5:00 PM PST. Alternately, Tecfen can be contacted through email at [email protected].
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of Connecticut and Minnesota. The countries of Dominican Republic, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Chile, Iran, South Africa, Honduras, UAE, Honduras, Qatar, Iran, and Bangladesh, Brazil and Israel.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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