DEX Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps, 27ga DEX Stiff Super Grip Forceps, Model/Catalog Number: DVF4034-27
FDA Device Recall #Z-2080-2026 — Class II — March 25, 2026
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | Z-2080-2026 |
| Classification | Class II — Moderate risk |
| Date Initiated | March 25, 2026 |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Katalyst Surgical, LLC |
| Location | Chesterfield, MO |
| Product Type | Devices |
| Quantity | 1330 units |
Product Description
DEX Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps, 27ga DEX Stiff Super Grip Forceps, Model/Catalog Number: DVF4034-27
Reason for Recall
Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps (DEX") are sterile, hand-held ophthalmic surgical instruments designed for grasping, manipulating, compressing, pulling, or joining eye and/or surrounding tissues during surgical procedures. These devices fall under the GMDN code 62478 entitled Ophthalmic soft-tissue surgical forceps, probe-like, single use . Double pouched in tyvek pouches, sold in boxes of 5 with an inner and outer box.
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Peru, Argentina, South Korea, Japan, France.
Lot / Code Information
Model No: DVF4034-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489025557(11)250429(17)280429(10)M47331 Lot Number: M47331 Expiration Date: 04/29/2028 Model No: DVF4034-27 UDI-DI: (01)1081748902557(11)250527(17)280527(10)M48044 Lot Number: M48044 Expiration Date: 05/27/2028 Model No: DVF4034-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489025557(11)250610(17)280610(10)M48163 Lot Number: M48163 Expiration Date: 06/10/2028 Model No: DVF4034-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489025557(11)250527(17)280527(10)M47612 Lot Number: M47612 Expiration Date: 05/27/2028 Model No: DVF4034-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489025557(11)250617(17)280617(10)M48071 Lot Number: M48071 Expiration Date: 06/17/2028 Model No: DVF4034-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489025557(11)250610(17)280610(10)M48164 Lot Number: M48164 Expiration Date: 06/10/2028 Model No: DVF4034-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489025557(11)250626(17)280626(10)M48470 Lot Number: M48470 Expiration Date: 06/26/2028 Model No: DVF4034-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489025557(11)250626(17)280626(10)M48471 Lot Number: M48471 Expiration Date: 06/26/2028 Model No: DVF4034-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489025557(11)250527(17)280527(10)M48043 Lot Number: M48043 Expiration Date: 05/27/2028 Model No: DVF4034-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489025557(11)250527(17)280527(10)M47611 Lot Number: M47611 Expiration Date: 05/27/2028 Model No: DVF4034-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489025557(11)250626(17)280626(10)M48472 Lot Number: M48472 Expiration Date: 06/26/2028 Model No: DVF4034-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489025557(11)250709(17)280709(10)M48658 Lot Number: M48658 Expiration Date: 07/09/2028 Model No: DVF4034-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489025557(11)250709(17)280709(10)M48657 Lot Number: M48657 Expiration Date: 07/09/2028 Model No: DVF4034-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489025557(11)250807(17)280807(10)M49169 Lot Number: M49169 Expiration Date: 08/07/2028 Model No: DVF4034-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489025557(11)250806(17)280806(10)M49170 Lot Number: M49170 Expiration Date: 08/06/2028 Model No: DVF4034-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489025557(11)250819(17)280819(10)M49287 Lot Number: M49287 Expiration Date: 08/19/2028 Model No: DVF4034-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489025557(11)250825(17)280825(10)M49777 Lot Number: M49777 Expiration Date: 08/25/2028 Model No: DVF4034-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489025557(11)250825(17)280825(10)M49776 Lot Number: M49776 Expiration Date: 08/25/2028 Model No: DVF4034-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489025557(11)250826(17)280826(10)M49830 Lot Number: M49830 Expiration Date: 08/26/2028 Model No: DVF4034-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489025557(11)250826(17)280826(10)M49831 Lot Number: M49831 Expiration Date: 08/26/2028 Model No: DVF4034-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489025557(11)250826(17)280826(10)M49907 Lot Number: M49907 Expiration Date: 08/26/2028 Model No: DVF4034-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489025557(11)250904(17)280904(10)M49906 Lot Number: M49906 Expiration Date: 09/04/2028 Model No: DVF4034-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489025557(11)250909(17)280909(10)M49925 Lot Number: M49925 Expiration Date: 09/09/2028 Model No: DVF4034-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489025557(11)250909(17)280909(10)M49926 Lot Number: M49926 Expiration Date: 09/09/2028 Model No: DVF4034-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489025557(11)251003(17)281003(10)M50538 Lot Number: M50538 Expiration Date: 10/03/2028 Model No: DVF4034-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489025557(11)251003(17)281003(10)M50628 Lot Number: M50628 Expiration Date: 10/03/2028 Model No: DVF4034-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489025557(11)251003(17)281003(10)M50629 Lot Number: M50629 Expiration Date: 10/03/2028 Model No:DVF4034-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489025557(11)251008(17)281008(10)M50897 Lot Number: M50897 Expiration Date: 10/08/2028 Model No: DVF4034-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489025557(11)251008(17)281008(10)M50898 Lot Number: M50898 Expiration Date: 10/08/2028 Model No: DVF4034-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489025557(11)251007(17)281007(10)M50678 Lot Number: M50678 Expiration Date: 10/07/2028 Model No: DVF4034-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489025557(11)251015(17)281015(10)M50917 Lot Number: M50917 Expiration Date: 10/15/2028 Model No: DVF4034-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489025557(11)251017(17)281017(10)M50932 Lot Number: M50932 Expiration Date: 10/17/2028 Model No: DVF4034-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489025557(11)251107(17)281107(10)M50993 Lot Number: M50993 Expiration Date: 11/07/2028 Model No: DVF4034-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489025557(11)251113(17)281113(10)M51034 Lot Number: M51034 Expiration Date: 11/13/2028 Model No: DVF4034-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489025557(11)251209(17)281209(10)M51076 Lot Number: M51076 Expiration Date: 12/09/2028 Model No: DVF4034-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489025557(11)251209(17)281209(10)M51077 Lot Number: M51077 Expiration Date: 12/09/2028 Model No: DVF4034-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489025557(11)251209(17)281209(10)M51131 Lot Number: M51131 Expiration Date: 12/09/2028 Model No: DVF4034-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489025557(11)251212(17)281212(10)M51235 Lot Number: M51235 Expiration Date: 12/12/2028 Model No: DVF4034-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489025557(11)251212(17)281212(10)M51236 Lot Number: M51236 Expiration Date: 12/12/2028 Model No: DVF4034-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489025557(11)251218(17)281218(10)M51292 Lot Number: M51292 Expiration Date: 12/18/2028 Model No: DVF4034-27 UDI-DI: (01)1081748902557(11)251218(17)281218(10)M51293 Lot Number: M51293 Expiration Date: 12/18/2028 Model No: DVF4034-27 UDI-DI: (01)10718489025557(11)260107(17)290107(10)M51329 Lot Number: 51329 Expiration Date: 01/07/2029 Model No: DVF4034-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489025557(11)260115(17)290115(10)M51630 Lot Number: M51630 Expiration Date: 01/15/2029 Model No: DVF4034-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489025557(11)260115(17)290115(10)M51629 Lot Number: M51629 Expiration Date: 01/15/2029 Model No: DVF4034-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489025557(11)260120(17)290120(10)M51699 Lot Number: M51699 Expiration Date: 01/20/2029 Model No: DVF4034-27 UDI-DI: (01)10817489025557(11)260120(17)290120(10)M51700 Lot Number: M51700 Expiration Date: 01/20/2029
Other Recalls from Katalyst Surgical, LLC
| Recall # | Classification | Product | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z-2070-2026 | Class II | DEX Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps, 25ga DEX Nano Ta... | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Z-2073-2026 | Class II | DEX Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps, 23ga DEX Maculor... | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Z-2071-2026 | Class II | DEX Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps, 25ga DEX Stiff A... | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Z-2074-2026 | Class II | DEX Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps, 25ga DEX Maculor... | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Z-2069-2026 | Class II | DEX Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps, 23ga DEX NanoTap... | Mar 25, 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Sterility recalls for medical devices vary in severity. If you have already had a procedure using a potentially non-sterile device, contact your healthcare provider immediately — you may need monitoring for signs of infection. Symptoms to watch for include fever, redness or swelling at the surgical site, unusual pain, or discharge. For devices that have not yet been used, they should be quarantined and returned to the manufacturer per the recall notice. Non-sterile implants can cause serious infections; early detection and treatment are critical.
Class I recalls indicate a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from the defect. Class II recalls involve products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where serious consequences are remote. Class III recalls cover products not likely to cause any adverse health consequences, typically involving technical regulatory violations. The classification guides urgency — Class I recalls require immediate action, while Class III may simply involve returning a product or acknowledging a labeling change. Always read the specific recall notice for recommended patient actions.
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What Should You Do?
Stop using this device if you are affected by this recall. Contact your healthcare provider and the manufacturer immediately for guidance. Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch.