FDA Recall Open, Classified

Brand Name: MST Duet Reusable Handle for Single Use Heads Product Name: Reusable Handle for Single Use Heads (Forceps and Scissors) Model/Catalog Number: DFH-1028 Software Version: N/A Product Description: A MST Single Use Forceps or Scissors System consists of a reusable handle and one of a number of single use interchangeable heads. MST Single Use Forceps and Scissor heads are shipped ready to use sterile in a tray with Tyvek lid within a sterile pouch. MST Duet Reusable Handle for Single Use Forceps & Scissor Heads are supplied in a non-sterile condition and must be sterilized prior to and after every use. The blue sleeve the handle is packaged in is not intended to be sterilized and does not maintain sterility. Component: Yes. The MST Duet Reusable Handle for Single Use Heads is the reusable handle component which connect to either Single Use Forceps or Scissors heads.

Recall: Z-0521-2025 · Initiated September 17, 2024

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0521-2025
Event Number
95572
Firm
MicroSurgical Technology Inc
FEI Number
3019924
Product Code
HNF
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
September 17, 2024
Posted
November 22, 2024
Address
8415 154th Ave Ne, Redmond, WA, 98052-6482

Description

Brand Name: MST Duet Reusable Handle for Single Use Heads Product Name: Reusable Handle for Single Use Heads (Forceps and Scissors) Model/Catalog Number: DFH-1028 Software Version: N/A Product Description: A MST Single Use Forceps or Scissors System consists of a reusable handle and one of a number of single use interchangeable heads. MST Single Use Forceps and Scissor heads are shipped ready to use sterile in a tray with Tyvek lid within a sterile pouch. MST Duet Reusable Handle for Single Use Forceps & Scissor Heads are supplied in a non-sterile condition and must be sterilized prior to and after every use. The blue sleeve the handle is packaged in is not intended to be sterilized and does not maintain sterility. Component: Yes. The MST Duet Reusable Handle for Single Use Heads is the reusable handle component which connect to either Single Use Forceps or Scissors heads.

Reason

Due to pin coming off of handles.

Action

On 09/24/2024, the firm sent via express mail a customer letter informing customers that there is a potential issue pertaining to the pins on the handle of the DFH-1028, Handle Assembly Lot Number 160458. The locking pins that actuate the head may be defective and could potentially dislodge without warning. As a precautionary measure, the firm is replacing the handle associated with the affected lot number 160458 at no cost to customers. Customers are being instructed to return the affected products using the supplied return shipping label. Firm's contact information if questions or further assistance is needed: David Wang Sr. VP of Ops QA/RA D: 206-402-1146 8415 154th Avenue NE | Redmond, WA 98052 www.microsurgical.com [email protected]

Distribution

U.S.: CT, GA, MN, MT and TX. O.U.S.: Netherlands 24 total devices = 6 devices distributed in the United States and 18 devices distributed in Germany.

Quantity

24