Katalyst Surgical, Llc: Forceps, Ophthalmic

Recall Summary Katalyst Surgical is recalling DEX Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps and DEX Nano Tapered AWH Forceps used in eye surgery due to incorrect instructions for use. The recall is classified as Class I, the most serious type, and affects products distributed nationwide in the US as well as in Peru, Argentina, South Korea, Japan, and France. Healthcare facilities and surgical centers that have received these forceps should check their inventory against the specific model numbers provided.

Recalling firm
Katalyst Surgical, LLC
Product
DEX Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps, 25ga DEX Nano Tapered AWH Forceps, Model/Catalog Number: DVF4005-25
Reason
Field Safety Corrective Action for IFU in DEX Forceps and Scissors.
Classification
Class I
Category
medical device recall
Country
United States
Agency
FDA-DEVICES
Recall date
2026-03-25
Status
Open, Classified
Areas affected
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, ...
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Peru, Argentina, South Korea, Japan, France.

Official recall notice from FDA-DEVICES

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/ed83d47b-9dfa-4d4a-8573-553f9535a0b0