Forceps

Reports per year

Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2012–2026. Reporting paused during the 2026 MAUDE-to-AEMS transition and has since resumed.

Recent recalls

• 2025-03-11Open, ClassifiedUse error

  Numerous models of nonsterile hemostatic forceps: (1) REF BH198R, Fuchsig Artery Forceps CVD.190MM; (2) REF BH304R, Pean Artery Forceps Straight 140MM; (3) REF BH813R, Artery Forceps Curved 250MM; (4) REF BJ016R, Diss.A.Ligat.Forceps S-Shaped CVD.210MM; (5) REF BJ020R, Overholt-Geiss Suture FCPS #0CVD195MM; (6) REF BJ021R, Overholt-Geiss Suture FCPS #1CVD205MM; (7) REF BJ022R, Overholt-Geiss Suture FCPS #2CVD220MM; (8) REF BJ023R, Overholt-Geiss Suture FCPS #3 CVD225MM; (9) REF BJ025R, Overholt-Geiss Suture FCPS #5CVD230MM; (10) REF BJ026R, Overholt-Geiss Suture FCPS #6 CVD225MM; (11) REF BJ031R, Overholt-Geiss Suture FCPS#1CVD260MM; (12) REF BJ034R, Overholt-Geiss Suture FCPS#4CVD270MM; (13) REF BJ035R, Overholt-Geiss Suture FCPS #5CVD280MM; (14) REF BJ037R, Forceps CVD Delicate 145MM; (15) REF BJ038R, Forceps CVD.Delicate 185MM; (16) REF BJ039R, Forceps CVD.Delicate 235MM; (17) REF BJ041R, Rumel Suture Forceps SLT-CVD 240MM; (18) REF BJ042R, Rumel Suture Forceps CVD 240MM; (19) REF BJ043R, Rumel Suture Forceps MED-CV 240MM; (20) REF BJ044R, Rumel Suture Forceps HVY-CV 240MM; (21) REF BJ045R, Rumel Suture Forceps RT-ANG# 5 240MM; (22) REF BJ047R, Zenker Suture Forceps SLT-CVD 300MM; (23) REF BJ048R, Zenker Suture Forceps HVY-CVD 290MM; (24) REF BJ050R, Mixter-O'Shaugnessy Forceps CVD190MM; (25) REF BJ051R, Wikstroem Suture Forceps RT-ANG 205MM; (26) REF BJ052R, Finochietto Suture FCPCVDW/HOLE245MM; (27) REF BJ055R, Mixter Suture Forceps Rt-Ang 230MM; (28) REF BJ057R, Kantrowitz Thoracic Clamp 200MM; (29) REF BJ058R, Kantrowitz Thoracic Clamp 245MM; (30) REF BJ059R, Kantrowitz Thoracic Clamp 275MM; (31) REF BJ060R, Lahey Forceps Long-Serr 225MM; (32) REF BJ061R, Mixter Forceps Long-Serr220MM; (33) REF BJ062R, Mixter Forceps Long-Serr 250MM; (34) REF BJ068R, Lahey DISS.A.LIGAT.FORCEPS 230MM; (35) REF BJ070R, Lawrence Suture FCPS DEL CVDD 270MM; (36) REF BJ073R, Mixter Forceps Long-Serr 290MM; (37) REF BJ080R, Overholt Forceps # 0 CVD215MM; (38) REF BJ081R, Overholt Forceps # 1 CVD210MM; (39) REF BJ082R, Overholt Forceps # 2 CVD 220MM; (40) REF BJ083R, Overholt Forceps # 3 CVD 225MM; (41) REF BJ086R, Overholt Forceps # 6 CVD 225MM; (42) REF BJ090R, Overholt Forceps # 0 CVD 295MM; (43) REF BJ091R, Overholt Forceps # 1 CVD 295MM; (44) REF BJ096R, Overholt Forceps # 6 CVD 300MM; (45) REF BJ100R, Gemini Clamp RT-ANG140MM; (46) REF BJ102R, Gemini Clamp RT-ANG 180MM; (47) REF BJ103R, Gemini Clamp RT-ANG 200MM; (48) REF BJ104R, Gemini Clamp RT-ANG 230MM; (49) REF BJ106R, Gemini Clamp RT-ANG 280MM; (50) REF BJ120R, O'Shaugnessy DISS.A.LIGAT.FORCEPS 160MM; (51) REF BJ121R, O'Shaugnessy DISS.A.LIGAT.FORCEPS 180MM; (52) REF BJ122R, O'Shaugnessy DISS.A.LIGAT.FORCEPS 200MM; (53) REF BJ123R, O'Shaugnessy DISS.A.LIGAT.FORCEPS 220MM; (54) REF BJ130R, Zenker DISS & LIG FCPSSLT-CVD 350MM; (55) REF BJ131R, Zenker DISS & LIG FCPS CVD 350MM; continued

  The forceps have been used in ways not covered by the design resulting in breakage of the clamps.

• 2025-01-16Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm

  ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: ECONO STERILE BLAKE GALLSTONE FCP CVD 8"CS25, Model Number 96-4921A

  Reports of various packaging issues that may result in a breach of the sterile barrier.

• 2013-12-21TerminatedLabeling mix-ups

  Edwards Lifesciences Ergonic Double Acting DeBakey Forceps with Narrow Straight Tip. Model Number ERGF01330. The Edwards Surgical Instruments are designed to perform specialized functions in specific cardiac surgical or endoscopic procedures.

  Edwards Lifesciences is recalling one lot of Ergonic instrument due to mislabeling. Ergonic scissors standard curved labeled as a Double Acting DeBakey forcep. Edwards control confirmed that the laser etching on the device was incorrect.

• 2013-12-17TerminatedLabeling mix-ups

  outer box: Ref 906768, CurvTek Eye Needle 22 MM X-large Stainless Steel, Single Use Gamma Sterilized, Rx inner incorrect label: CurvTek 7 MM Medium, Single Pack Quantity -3, REF 906760 To pass the CurvTek needle, place the jaws of the instrument utilized to grasp the needle on the sides of the needle and orient and needle parallel to the long axis of the instrument. Position the needle to follow the path of the tunnel created by the cartridges. This aligns the needle with the radius of the transosseous tunnel. Advance the needle while rotating the instrument away from the entry point. Gently feed the needle through the length of the tunnel.

  Inner label of PN: 906768 Lot: 055450 CurvTek Eye Needle 22mm X-Large states incorrectly PN: 906760 7mm Medium.

• 2009-12-16TerminatedPending

  Holding Forceps for Trident Acetabular System; non Sterile; Catalog number 2105-0000; Howmedica Osteonics Corp, 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430; Authorized representative in Europe: Stryker France, Cedex. France The Holding Forceps for Acetabular trial cups help facilitate the insertion / correction of the Acetabular trial inserts.

  The tips of the forceps were larger than the positioning holes located on the trials and the implant liners.

• 2009-10-26TerminatedPMA

  SYNTHES 2.0MM SCREW MANIPULATION FORCEPS, Catalog #SD397.300. Synthes Titanium Matrix Mandible Sagittal Plates and Instruments are intended for general use in orthognathic surgery.

  The recalling firm has determined that the customized plates instruments do not have a cleared premarket notification.

• 2009-10-26TerminatedPMA

  SYNTHES PLATE HOLDING FORCEPS, Catalog # SD347.900

  The recalling firm has determined that the customized plates instruments do not have a cleared premarket notification.

• 2007-11-29TerminatedProcess control

  Pilling Center-Action Forceps with Insulated Shafts- Serrated Grasping Jaws, Catalog Number: 505015, Non Sterile, Rx Only, (ALLIG GRASPING FCPS 30 CM INSUL), Manufactured for : Teleflex Medical, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 USA

  The specified insulation is not present on the shaft of the devices, leaving a risk of arcing and/or damage to surrounding tissue.

• 2007-11-29TerminatedProcess control

  Pilling Center-Action Forceps with Insulated Shafts- Elongated Cup Biopsy Jaws, Catalog Number: 505039, Non Sterile, Rx Only, (30 CM), Manufactured for: Teleflex Medical, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 USA

  The specified insulation is not present on the shaft of the devices, leaving a risk of arcing and/or damage to surrounding tissue.

• 2007-11-29TerminatedProcess control

  Pilling Center-Action Forceps with Insulated Shafts- Circular Cup Biopsy Jaws, Catalog Number: 505045, Non Sterile, Rx Only, (30 CM), Manufactured for: Teleflex Medical, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 USA

  The specified insulation is not present on the shaft of the devices, leaving a risk of arcing and/or damage to surrounding tissue.