FDA Device recall Z-1424-2023
FLEX. GRASP. FORCEPS 5FR WL 550MM, Product Number 8735.685
- FDA Device
- Class II
- ongoing
- Published 2023-05-03
On 2023-05-03 the FDA classified a Class II recall of FLEX. GRASP. FORCEPS 5FR WL 550MM, Product Number 8735.685 by Richard Wolf, citing potentially unable to open forceps jaws when the endoscope shaft is bent by about 90 degrees. If, in addition, the proximal forceps shaft is bent, the forceps can no longer be ope….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-1424-2023 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | ongoing |
| Initiated | 2023-03-24 |
| Published | 2023-05-03 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:56 UTC |
| Company | Richard Wolf |
| Distribution | US |
Product
FLEX. GRASP. FORCEPS 5FR WL 550MM, Product Number 8735.685
Reason
Potentially unable to open forceps jaws when the endoscope shaft is bent by about 90 degrees. If, in addition, the proximal forceps shaft is bent, the forceps can no longer be opened or restrictions begin even with a slight bending of the endoscope.
Identifiers
| code_info | UDI/DI: 04055207020265; Lot Numbers: 4500377618, 4500377296, 4500374239, 4500371819, 4500367415, 4500363102, 4500367414…UDI/DI: 04055207020265; Lot Numbers: 4500377618, 4500377296, 4500374239, 4500371819, 4500367415, 4500363102, 4500367414, 4500363666, 4500363102, 4500359744, 4500357831, 4500354319, 4500352415, 4500349678, 4500344619, 4500347121, 4500349678, 4500348605, 4500344619, 4500347121, 4500344619, 4500341300, 4500338554, 4500337773, 4500335110 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:56 UTC. Current status: ongoing.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1424-2023%22
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