The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0378-2023·Announced 2022-12-14

Bipolar Forceps Recalled for Missing Power Supply and Cleaning Instructions

Carefusion 2200 Inc is recalling 203 units of V. Mueller SEMKIN Bipolar Forceps due to incomplete Instructions for Use. The IFU is missing critical content related to power supply interface and cleaning/maintenance procedures.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall of a surgical instrument with missing critical instructions for power supply interface and maintenance/cleaning. No reported injuries; per the rubric, risk-of-harm products without reported injury score High (3).

Plain-English summary

Carefusion 2200 Inc is recalling 203 units of its V. Mueller SEMKIN Bipolar Forceps (REF F-1040) distributed nationwide and internationally. The device is a 5-1/2" surgical instrument with a 0.7MM tip, identified by UDI/DI 10885403040757.

The company determined that the Instructions for Use provided with the device are incomplete. The IFU lacks critical content related to the interface with the device power supply and cleaning and maintenance instructions.

This recall affects devices distributed in the United States, Austria, Canada, Egypt, Germany, Hong Kong, Israel, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, and Thailand.

Users should contact Carefusion 2200 Inc for updated Instructions for Use that include the missing information on power supply interface and maintenance and cleaning procedures.

The recalled product

Product
Carefusion V. Mueller" SEMKIN BIPOLAR FORCEPS WITH STOP, 0.7MM TIP OVERALL LENGTH 5-1/2" (140MM), REF F-1040
Manufacturer
Carefusion 2200 Inc
Hazard
  • missing-instructions
  • power-supply-interface

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • UDI/DI 10885403040757
  • ALL LOTS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.