Bipolar forceps recalled for incomplete instructions for use
Carefusion V. Mueller bipolar forceps are recalled because their instructions are missing information on power supply interface and cleaning procedures. Users should obtain the complete manufacturer instructions.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall for incomplete Instructions for Use. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. The hazard is theoretical—based on potential misuse due to missing instructions about power supply interface and cleaning procedures—making this a precautionary labeling recall.
Plain-English summary
Carefusion V. Mueller TITANIUM ROUND HANDLE BAYONET BIPOLAR FORCEPS (ref. F-5014) are being recalled. The manufacturer has identified that the Instructions for Use provided contain incomplete information compared to the manufacturer's complete instructions.
The missing content includes instructions for the interface with the device power supply and procedures for cleaning and maintenance. These instructions are necessary for proper and safe use of the device.
These devices were distributed nationwide and internationally to Austria, Canada, Egypt, Germany, Hong Kong, Israel, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, and Thailand. All lots are affected (UDI/DI: 10885403041044). Users should obtain and review the complete V. Mueller Bipolar Forcep Instructions for Use before continuing to use the device.
The recalled product
- Product
- CareFusion V. Mueller TITANIUM ROUND HANDLE BAYONET BIPOLAR FORCEPS 1.5MM TIP OVERALL LENGTH 9-1/2" (240MM), REF F-5014
- Manufacturer
- Carefusion 2200 Inc
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 40
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 10885403041044
- ALL LOTS
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 45 recalled by Carefusion 2200 Inc under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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