Fetzer Medical GmbH & Co. KG: Medical Device Recall in 2019 - (Recall #: Z-0757-2019)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2019.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

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.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: December 28, 2018

Date Posted: January 30, 2019

Recall Number: Z-0757-2019

Event ID: 81873

Reason for Recall:

The firm had a report of doctors being unable to pull the obstetric forceps apart.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 10 units

Code Information:

Lot Number 18800612

Distribution Pattern:

US Distribution to states of: IL and VA.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated