The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2072-2026·Announced 2026-05-13

DEX Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps Safety Corrective Action Recall

Katalyst Surgical is recalling DEX Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps, 25ga Model DVF4016-25-S due to a field safety corrective action for instructions for use (IFU). The recall affects 90 units distributed nationwide in the US and internationally.

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 corrective action for instructions for use documentation. No adverse events, injuries, or illnesses are reported in the source text, and the hazard is limited to IFU labeling rather than a defect in the device itself.

Plain-English summary

Katalyst Surgical, LLC is recalling the DEX Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps, 25ga DEX Stiff Serrated Forceps, Model/Catalog Number DVF4016-25-S. The recall involves a field safety corrective action related to the instructions for use (IFU) for DEX Forceps and Scissors.

The affected product includes 90 units with various lot codes and expiration dates ranging from April 29, 2028 to November 25, 2028. The affected lot numbers are M48801, M49278, M47582, M48049, and M451038.

The product has been distributed worldwide, including throughout the United States, Peru, Argentina, South Korea, Japan, and France. Patients and healthcare providers who have received this device should consult the corrected instructions for use from the manufacturer.

The recalled product

Product
DEX Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps, 25ga DEX Stiff Serrated Forceps, Model/Catalog Number: DVF4016-25-S
Affected units
90

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 12 recalled by Katalyst Surgical, LLC 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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