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Event 95753

7 recalled-product records grouped only because every row carries this exact official event ID.

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Event summary

Timeline bucket
November 14, 2024
Product types
Device
Classifications
Class I
Statuses
Ongoing
Recalling firm wording
Kirwan Surgical Products, LLC

Dossier provenance

Source snapshots represented here

  • openFDA Device Enforcement Report-date coverage June 20, 2012–July 08, 2026 Known gap: openFDA describes 2004-present coverage, but the current export has no report-date records in this interval.
  • openFDA Device Recall event_date_initiated coverage June 01, 1997–June 30, 2026

Enforcement coverage uses report dates; product initiation dates can precede those bounds. Device-enrichment coverage uses FDA event_date_initiated.

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device · product 1 of 7

Kirwan Surgical Products LLC Disposable 25-gauge bipolar pencil, straight. Model/Catalog Number: 14-5011 The Disposable Microsurgical Bipolar Pencil are designed for use in eye surgery, and other soft tissue procedures. For instance, the pencils are designed for cauterization of the retinal area during surgical procedures. The current line of pencils all have the same molded handle. The pencils' tip outer diameter is 25 gauge.

Z-0654-2025
Recall number
Z-0654-2025
Initiated
November 14, 2024
Classification
Class I
Status
Ongoing
Quantity
80,060 units

App-derived interpretation

Unknown reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0
Potential for the outer stainless-steel tube to break or detach.

These labels are deterministic app interpretations, not FDA categories.

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Device Design

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Reason for recall

Potential for the outer stainless-steel tube to break or detach.

Code information

Model/Catalog Number: 14-5011. GTINs: Pouch - 00841019101049, Inner Pack - 10841019101046, Case - 20841019101043. Sterile Lot Range: 220906 to 241002. All expiration dates from 2027-09-01(YYYY-MM_DD) on would encompass the for the recall.

Distribution pattern

Worldwide - US Nationwide including PUERTO RICO; AUSTRALIA, CANADA, CHILE, COLOMBIA, DENMARK, EGYPT, ENGLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, ISRAEL, ITALY, JAPAN, MEXICO, NETHERLANDS, PHILIPPINES, SOUTH AFRICA, SWITZERLAND, TAIWAN, THAILAND, TRINIDAD, TURKEY, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, and VENEZUELA.

device · product 2 of 7

Kirwan Surgical Products LLC Disposable 25-gauge bipolar pencil, straight, Long. Model/Catalog Number: 14-5011L The Disposable Microsurgical Bipolar Pencil are designed for use in eye surgery, and other soft tissue procedures. For instance, the pencils are designed for cauterization of the retinal area during surgical procedures. The current line of pencils all have the same molded handle. The pencils' tip outer diameter is 25 gauge.

Z-0655-2025
Recall number
Z-0655-2025
Initiated
November 14, 2024
Classification
Class I
Status
Ongoing
Quantity
66 units

App-derived interpretation

Unknown reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0
Potential for the outer stainless-steel tube to break or detach.

These labels are deterministic app interpretations, not FDA categories.

Official device-enrichment evidence · Sourced

Device Design

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Reason for recall

Potential for the outer stainless-steel tube to break or detach.

Code information

Model/Catalog Number: 14-5011L. GTINs: Pouch - 00841019101056, Inner Pack - 10841019101053, Case - 20841019101050. Sterile Lot Number: 221020. All expiration dates from 2027-09-01(YYYY-MM_DD) on would encompass the for the recall.

Distribution pattern

Worldwide - US Nationwide including PUERTO RICO; AUSTRALIA, CANADA, CHILE, COLOMBIA, DENMARK, EGYPT, ENGLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, ISRAEL, ITALY, JAPAN, MEXICO, NETHERLANDS, PHILIPPINES, SOUTH AFRICA, SWITZERLAND, TAIWAN, THAILAND, TRINIDAD, TURKEY, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, and VENEZUELA.

device · product 3 of 7

Accutome/Microsurgical Disposable Bipolar Pencil 5 in. (12.7cm) 25 Gauge Straight. Model/Catalog Number: AB-7004 The Disposable Microsurgical Bipolar Pencil are designed for use in eye surgery, and other soft tissue procedures. For instance, the pencils are designed for cauterization of the retinal area during surgical procedures. The current line of pencils all have the same molded handle. The pencils' tip outer diameter is 25 gauge.

Z-0656-2025
Recall number
Z-0656-2025
Initiated
November 14, 2024
Classification
Class I
Status
Ongoing
Quantity
800 units

App-derived interpretation

Unknown reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0
Potential for the outer stainless-steel tube to break or detach.

These labels are deterministic app interpretations, not FDA categories.

Official device-enrichment evidence · Sourced

Device Design

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Reason for recall

Potential for the outer stainless-steel tube to break or detach.

Code information

Model/Catalog Number: AB-7004. GTINs: Pouch - 00841019113875, Inner Pack - 10841019113872, Case - 20841019113879. All expiration dates from 2027-09-01(YYYY-MM_DD) on would encompass the for the recall.

Distribution pattern

Worldwide - US Nationwide including PUERTO RICO; AUSTRALIA, CANADA, CHILE, COLOMBIA, DENMARK, EGYPT, ENGLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, ISRAEL, ITALY, JAPAN, MEXICO, NETHERLANDS, PHILIPPINES, SOUTH AFRICA, SWITZERLAND, TAIWAN, THAILAND, TRINIDAD, TURKEY, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, and VENEZUELA.

device · product 4 of 7

Ambler Surgical Bipolar Pencil 25 Gauge Straight. Model/Catalog Number: PD7226. The Disposable Microsurgical Bipolar Pencil are designed for use in eye surgery, and other soft tissue procedures. For instance, the pencils are designed for cauterization of the retinal area during surgical procedures. The current line of pencils all have the same molded handle. The pencils' tip outer diameter is 25 gauge. Component: No

Z-0657-2025
Recall number
Z-0657-2025
Initiated
November 14, 2024
Classification
Class I
Status
Ongoing
Quantity
4,470 units

App-derived interpretation

Unknown reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0
Potential for the outer stainless-steel tube to break or detach.

These labels are deterministic app interpretations, not FDA categories.

Official device-enrichment evidence · Sourced

Device Design

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Reason for recall

Potential for the outer stainless-steel tube to break or detach.

Code information

Model/Catalog Number: PD7226. GTINs: Pouch - 00190660001025, Inner Pack - 10190660001022. All expiration dates from 2027-09-01(YYYY-MM_DD) on would encompass the for the recall.

Distribution pattern

Worldwide - US Nationwide including PUERTO RICO; AUSTRALIA, CANADA, CHILE, COLOMBIA, DENMARK, EGYPT, ENGLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, ISRAEL, ITALY, JAPAN, MEXICO, NETHERLANDS, PHILIPPINES, SOUTH AFRICA, SWITZERLAND, TAIWAN, THAILAND, TRINIDAD, TURKEY, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, and VENEZUELA.

device · product 5 of 7

Walcott Bipolar Pencil 25 Gauge Straight. Model/Catalog Number: RX14-5011. Product Description: The Disposable Microsurgical Bipolar Pencil are designed for use in eye surgery, and other soft tissue procedures. For instance, the pencils are designed for cauterization of the retinal area during surgical procedures. The current line of pencils all have the same molded handle. The pencils' tip outer diameter is 25 gauge.

Z-0658-2025
Recall number
Z-0658-2025
Initiated
November 14, 2024
Classification
Class I
Status
Ongoing
Quantity
3,010 units

App-derived interpretation

Unknown reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0
Potential for the outer stainless-steel tube to break or detach.

These labels are deterministic app interpretations, not FDA categories.

Official device-enrichment evidence · Sourced

Device Design

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Reason for recall

Potential for the outer stainless-steel tube to break or detach.

Code information

Model/Catalog Number: RX14-5011. GTINs: Pouch - 00841019109922, Inner Pack - 10841019109929, Case - 20841019109926. All expiration dates from 2027-09-01(YYYY-MM_DD) on would encompass the for the recall.

Distribution pattern

Worldwide - US Nationwide including PUERTO RICO; AUSTRALIA, CANADA, CHILE, COLOMBIA, DENMARK, EGYPT, ENGLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, ISRAEL, ITALY, JAPAN, MEXICO, NETHERLANDS, PHILIPPINES, SOUTH AFRICA, SWITZERLAND, TAIWAN, THAILAND, TRINIDAD, TURKEY, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, and VENEZUELA.

device · product 6 of 7

Nidek Co. Disposable Bipolar Pencil 25 Gauge Straight. Model/Catalog Number: 18241-0979. Product Description: The Disposable Microsurgical Bipolar Pencil are designed for use in eye surgery, and other soft tissue procedures. For instance, the pencils are designed for cauterization of the retinal area during surgical procedures. The current line of pencils all have the same molded handle. The pencils' tip outer diameter is 25 gauge.

Z-0659-2025
Recall number
Z-0659-2025
Initiated
November 14, 2024
Classification
Class I
Status
Ongoing
Quantity
925 units

App-derived interpretation

Unknown reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0
Potential for the outer stainless-steel tube to break or detach.

These labels are deterministic app interpretations, not FDA categories.

Official device-enrichment evidence · Sourced

Device Design

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Reason for recall

Potential for the outer stainless-steel tube to break or detach.

Code information

Model/Catalog Number: 18241-0979. GTINs: Pouch - 00841019116623, Inner Pack - 10841019116620, Case - 20841019116627. All expiration dates from 2027-09-01(YYYY-MM_DD) on would encompass the for the recall.

Distribution pattern

Worldwide - US Nationwide including PUERTO RICO; AUSTRALIA, CANADA, CHILE, COLOMBIA, DENMARK, EGYPT, ENGLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, ISRAEL, ITALY, JAPAN, MEXICO, NETHERLANDS, PHILIPPINES, SOUTH AFRICA, SWITZERLAND, TAIWAN, THAILAND, TRINIDAD, TURKEY, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, and VENEZUELA.

device · product 7 of 7

Optikon Bipolar Pencil 25 Gauge Straight. Model/Catalog Number: OPT14-5011. Product Description: The Disposable Microsurgical Bipolar Pencil are designed for use in eye surgery, and other soft tissue procedures. For instance, the pencils are designed for cauterization of the retinal area during surgical procedures. The current line of pencils all have the same molded handle. The pencils' tip outer diameter is 25 gauge.

Z-0660-2025
Recall number
Z-0660-2025
Initiated
November 14, 2024
Classification
Class I
Status
Ongoing
Quantity
2,999 units

App-derived interpretation

Unknown reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0
Potential for the outer stainless-steel tube to break or detach.

These labels are deterministic app interpretations, not FDA categories.

Official device-enrichment evidence · Sourced

Device Design

Compare all device evidence states

Inspect official wording and provenance

Reason for recall

Potential for the outer stainless-steel tube to break or detach.

Code information

Model/Catalog Number: OPT14-5011. Lot Code: J20499-01, J21637-01, J21999-01, J21995-01, J22003-01, J23738-01, J23739-01, J23740-01, J23743-01, J24697-01, J24710-01, J24711-01, J26812-01, J30100-01. Component, no UDI held by Kirwan Surgical Products.

Distribution pattern

Worldwide - US Nationwide including PUERTO RICO; AUSTRALIA, CANADA, CHILE, COLOMBIA, DENMARK, EGYPT, ENGLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, ISRAEL, ITALY, JAPAN, MEXICO, NETHERLANDS, PHILIPPINES, SOUTH AFRICA, SWITZERLAND, TAIWAN, THAILAND, TRINIDAD, TURKEY, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, and VENEZUELA.