Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

12002 / Boss Instruments Simpson OB Forceps Recalled by Fetzer Medical GmbH & Co. KG Due to The firm had a report of doctors being...

Date: December 28, 2018
Company: Fetzer Medical GmbH & Co. KG
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Fetzer Medical GmbH & Co. KG directly.

Affected Products

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.

Quantity: 2 units

Why Was This Recalled?

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

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 2 states: IL, VA

Affected (2 states)Not affected

About Fetzer Medical GmbH & Co. KG

Fetzer Medical GmbH & Co. KG has 4 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report