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June 20, 2012–July 08, 2026
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June 01, 1997–June 30, 2026
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device · product 1 of 4
16600 / Fetzer Surgical Luikart Simpson OB Forceps14" (35.5cm), Item No./Product Code 46-5050 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.
The firm had a report of doctors being unable to pull the obstetric forceps apart.
Code information
Lot Numbers: 17302220, 17303061, 17303062 and 17303063
Distribution pattern
US Distribution to states of: IL and VA.
device · product 2 of 4
12002 / Boss Instruments Ltd. Wrigley Obstetric Forceps, 11" (28cm), Item No./Product Code 46-5004 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.
The firm had a report of doctors being unable to pull the obstetric forceps apart.
Code information
Lot Number 13300828
Distribution pattern
US Distribution to states of: IL and VA.
device · product 3 of 4
16600 / Fetzer Surgical De Lee Obstetric Forceps, 11" (30cm), Item No./Product Code 46-5034 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.
The firm had a report of doctors being unable to pull the obstetric forceps apart.
Code information
Lot Number 18800612
Distribution pattern
US Distribution to states of: IL and VA.
device · product 4 of 4
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.
