The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1554-2022·Announced 2022-08-24

Surgical forceps recalled due to potentially compromised sterile barrier

Stradis Medical recalls 850 surgical forceps (NARMD MEDICAL DEPOT Forceps, part ZZ-0701) due to potentially compromised sterile barriers. Healthcare facilities with these units should identify affected lot numbers and contact the manufacturer for guidance.

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: This is an FDA Class II recall for a medical device with a potential risk of infection due to compromised sterility. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. The hazard is theoretical—a risk of harm to patients undergoing surgery—but actual patient harm has not occurred, placing this in the High severity category.

Plain-English summary

Stradis Medical, LLC dba Stradis Healthcare is recalling 850 units of NARMD MEDICAL DEPOT Forceps - Kelly Curved 5.5" with part number ZZ-0701. Affected lot numbers are 22027483172 and 22131487071. The product was distributed in the United States.

The recall stems from a potentially compromised sterile barrier on these forceps. Because a compromised sterile barrier may allow bacterial contamination of the surgical instrument, there is a risk of patient infection if the forceps are used in medical procedures.

Healthcare facilities, surgery centers, and others in possession of these forceps should identify affected units using the lot numbers and part number. Contact Stradis Medical, LLC dba Stradis Healthcare for guidance on the recalled units. The unique device identifier (UDI/DI) M752ZZ07010 can be used to identify affected devices.

The recalled product

Product
NARMD MEDICAL DEPOT Forceps - Kelly Curved 5.5"; Part Number: ZZ-0701
Manufacturer
Stradis Medical, LLC dba Stradis Healthcare
Hazard
  • sterile-barrier-compromise

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)

  • SKU/Part Number: ZZ-0701
  • Lots: 22027483172 and 22131487071 UDI/DI: M752ZZ07010

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.