FDA Device recall Z-1997-2012
Bayonet Forceps 8.25 (209.6 mm) 0.5mm Tips, Sterile Single Use Surgical/Bipolar Forceps, Model #20-13420, 510 (k) #K884175
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2012-07-18
On 2012-07-18 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Bayonet Forceps 8.25 (209.6 mm) 0.5mm Tips, Sterile Single Use Surgical/Bipolar Forceps, Model #20-13420, 510 (k) #K884175 by Psc Industries, citing firm officials reported to CIN-DO that for this device, in the labeling on the inner Tyvek peel pouch, the letter 'E' in Electrosurgical was turned into an 'X' and the number '5"….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-1997-2012 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2012-06-01 |
| Published | 2012-07-18 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Psc Industries |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Bayonet Forceps 8.25 (209.6 mm) 0.5mm Tips, Sterile Single Use Surgical/Bipolar Forceps, Model #20-13420, 510 (k) #K884175. The surgical device is package one (1) per Tyvek peel pouch with ten (10) Tyvek peel pouches per box. Bipolar Forceps and Cords - Olsen Medical Bipolar Forceps and Cords are intended for use in coagulating tissue during surgical procedures
Reason
Firm officials reported to CIN-DO that for this device, in the labeling on the inner Tyvek peel pouch, the letter 'E' in Electrosurgical was turned into an 'X' and the number '5" of the (mm tips) was turned into a '0'. This affected the description and some of the text of the labels. However, it did not t affect the Part Number and Lot Number on the label.
Identifiers
| code_info | Model/part Number: 20-11420, Lot Number: 023340, Expiration Date: 2/28/2017. |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1997-2012%22
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