Carefusion V. Mueller HARDY BAYONET IRRIGATING BIPOLAR FORCEPS INSULATED, 0.5MM TIP OVERALL LENGTH 8-1/2" (215MM), REF F-1335
FDA Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0389-2023.
BD has determined that the Instructions For Use (IFU) provided by BD is missing certain content that is contained in the manufacturer's IFU. This missing content is related to the interface with the device power supply, as well as cleaning and maintenance instructions. Refer to the attached V. Mueller" Bipolar Forcep IFU.
Corrective Action (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0389-2023.
Recall ongoing. Follow firm instructions.
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Consumer Contact (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0389-2023.
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Carefusion 2200 Inc Recall FAQ
Carefusion 2200 Inc is the subject of a surgical devices safety report: Carefusion V. Mueller HARDY BAYONET IRRIGATING BIPOLAR FORCEPS INSULATED, 0.5MM TIP OVERALL LENGTH 8-1/2" (215MM), REF F-1335. The notice was published on November 2, 2022 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 41 units are potentially affected.