The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2069-2026·Announced 2026-05-13

DEX Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps subject to Field Safety Corrective Action

Katalyst Surgical, LLC is issuing a Field Safety Corrective Action for instructions for use (IFU) related to DEX Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps (Model DVF4005-23). The corrective action addresses a labeling issue in the product 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 involving a labeling/instructions for use issue. The source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or deaths, and the hazard is instructional rather than a structural or functional defect of the device itself, placing it in the Moderate category.

Plain-English summary

Katalyst Surgical, LLC is issuing a Field Safety Corrective Action for instructions for use in DEX Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps, specifically the 23ga DEX NanoTapered AWH Forceps (Model/Catalog Number DVF4005-23, Lot Number M50529). This is a Class II recall.

The affected product was distributed worldwide, including to the United States and the countries of Peru, Argentina, South Korea, Japan, and France. Healthcare facilities and practitioners who received this product should review the corrective action notice for updated or corrected instructions for use.

Users should contact Katalyst Surgical, LLC for the corrective action details and any guidance regarding continued use or replacement of the affected forceps.

The recalled product

Product
DEX Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps, 23ga DEX NanoTapered AWH Forceps, Model/Catalog Number: DVF4005-23
Manufacturer
Katalyst Surgical, LLC
Hazard
  • mis-labeling

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.