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Fetzer Medical GmbH & Co. KG recalls 12002 / Boss Instruments Simpson OB Forceps, short model, 13" (33cm), Item No./Product Code 46-5040 Fetzer Medical Ob
Recalled January 30, 2019 · FDA recall Z-0758-2019 · Fetzer Medical GmbH & Co. KG
Hazard
The firm had a report of doctors being unable to pull the obstetric forceps apart. · FDA Class II
Units
2 units
Sold at
US Distribution to states of: IL and VA.
Description
The firm had a report of doctors being unable to pull the obstetric forceps apart.
Product
12002 / Boss Instruments Simpson OB Forceps, short model, 13" (33cm), Item No./Product Code 46-5040 Fetzer Medical Obstetrical Forceps is a hand-held instruments intended to assist the birth of a foetus during difficult vaginal births through grasping the foetal head in order to facilitate its passage through the birth canal. The instruments are only used for female population. The product is non-powder, non-liquid, non-tablet, capsule or other.
Manufacturer(s)
Fetzer Medical GmbH & Co. KG
Made in
Germany
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →