Class II — Richard Wolf GmbH
| Recalling firm | RICHARD WOLF GMBH |
|---|---|
| Registered facility | View this company's 2 registered facilities → (openFDA recall records do not name a specific facility) |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Reason | Potentially unable to open forceps jaws when the endoscope shaft is bent by about 90 degrees. If, in addition, the proximal forceps shaft is bent, the forceps can no longer be opened or restrictions begin even with a slight bending of the endoscope. |
| Product | FLEX. BIOPSY FORCEPS 5FR WL 550MM, Product Number 829.051 |
| Quantity | 342 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of United Arab Emirates (AE), Argentina (AR), Austria (AT), Belgium (BE), BO, Brazil (BR), Canada (CA), Chile (CL), Czech Republic (CZ), Germany (DE), Denmark (DK), Ecuador (EC), Spain (ES), Finland (FI), France (FR), Greece (GR), Hong Kong (HK), Croatia (HR), Ireland (IE), India (IN), Italy (IT), Jordan (JO), Japan (JP), South Korea (KR), K… |
| Initiated | 2023-03-24 |
| Classified | 2023-04-24 |
| Recall number | Z-1423-2023 |
| Initiation | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Source: U.S. FDA via openFDA (opens in a new tab) (device registration & enforcement). Data as of 2026-10-06. Verify this recall record at FDA → (opens in a new tab)
Cite this record
RegWarden. “Class II recall — Richard Wolf GmbH (Z-1423-2023).” Compiled from U.S. FDA public records (openFDA; FDA Data Dashboard). Data as of 2026-10-06. https://regwarden.com/recall/91953/
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