ModerateClass IIOngoing

FDA Devices recall · Reported December 14, 2022

CareFusion V. Mueller TITANIUM BAYONET IRRIGATING BIPOLAR FORCEPS INSULATED STRAIGHT FINE, 0.5MM TIP OVERALL LENGTH 8-3/4" (225MM), REF F-5302

Q: Which agency issued this recall?

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 14, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0414-2023.

Q: Where was the recalled product distributed?

Distribution: Nationwide, Austria, Canada, Egypt, Germany, Hong Kong, Israel, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Thailand.

Q: Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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…

Recall #: Z-0414-2023
Affected scope: 147 units
Initiated: November 2, 2022

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Carefusion 2200 Inc recalled CareFusion V. Mueller TITANIUM BAYONET IRRIGATING BIPOLAR FORCEPS INSULATED STRAIGHT FINE… - a moderate-severity action.

CareFusion V. Mueller TITANIUM BAYONET IRRIGATING BIPOLAR FORCEPS INSULATED STRAIGHT FINE… was recalled by Carefusion 2200 Inc in December 14, 2022. Reason: BD has determined that the Instructions For Use (IFU) provided by BD is missing certain content that is conta…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0414-2023 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Carefusion 2200 Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-BD has determined that the Instructions For Use (IFU) provided by BD is missing certain content that is conta….

Moderate
severity level: 147 units
affected scope: Class II
classification: December 14, 2022
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0414-2023 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

CareFusion V. Mueller TITANIUM BAYONET IRRIGATING BIPOLAR FORCEPS INSULATED STRAIGHT FINE, 0.5MM TIP OVERALL LENGTH 8-3/4" (225MM), REF F-5302

Reason for recall

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Ongoing
Recall number	Z-0414-2023
Date reported	December 14, 2022
Date initiated	November 2, 2022
Recalling firm	Carefusion 2200 Inc
Firm location	Vernon Hills, IL
Affected scope	147 units
Distribution	Nationwide, Austria, Canada, Egypt, Germany, Hong Kong, Israel, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Thailand

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

147 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall

Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -

Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -

Massive (≥1M units) -

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

CareFusion V. Mueller TITANIUM BAYONET IRRIGATING BIPOLAR FORCEPS INSULATED STRAIGHT FINE, 0.5MM TIP OVERALL LENGTH 8-3/4" (225MM), REF F-5302. Recalled by Carefusion 2200 Inc. Units affected: 147 units.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 14, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0414-2023.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Nationwide, Austria, Canada, Egypt, Germany, Hong Kong, Israel, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Thailand.

Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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