FDA Device recall Z-0758-2019
12002 / Boss Instruments Simpson OB Forceps, short model, 13" (33cm), Item No./Product Code 46-5040 Fetzer Medical Obstetrical Forceps is a…
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2019-01-30
On 2019-01-30 the FDA classified a Class II recall of 12002 / Boss Instruments Simpson OB Forceps, short model, 13" (33cm), Item No./Product Code 46-5040 Fetzer Medical Obstetrical Forceps is a… by Fetzer Medical And Kg, citing the firm had a report of doctors being unable to pull the obstetric forceps apart.
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-0758-2019 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2018-12-28 |
| Published | 2019-01-30 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:55 UTC |
| Company | Fetzer Medical And Kg |
| Distribution | IL, VA |
Product
12002 / Boss Instruments Simpson OB Forceps, short model, 13" (33cm), Item No./Product Code 46-5040 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.
Reason
The firm had a report of doctors being unable to pull the obstetric forceps apart.
Identifiers
| code_info | Lot Number 13300956 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:55 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0758-2019%22
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