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Terminated

BD Visitec Disposable Instrument (plastic handle) Capsulorhexis Forceps, Sterile Ref: 581440 Used during cataract and other ophthalmic surgery procedures to grasp lens capsule.

FDA Recall Z-2433-2008 · Posted 2008-09-19

Recalling FirmBecton Dickinson and Company
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeHNR
Date Initiated2008-07-07
Date Terminated2012-02-29
Product Quantity260 units

Reason for Recall

Metal particulates present.

Firm Action

BD notified customers by telephone via a script on July 7, 2008 and requested customers to examine their inventory, dispose of product, and replacement product would be provided.

Root Cause

Manufacturing material removal

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide Distribution --- including states of CA, IL, KY, MS, PA, and TX.

Official Source

View FDA Recall →

Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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