Becton Dickinson and Company BD Visitec Disposable Instrument (plastic handle) Capsulorhexis Forceps, Sterile Ref: 581440 Used during cataract and other ophthalmic surgery procedures to grasp lens capsule. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
BD Visitec Disposable Instrument (plastic handle) Capsulorhexis Forceps, Sterile Ref: 581440 Used during cataract and other ophthalmic surgery procedures to grasp lens capsule.
Brand
Becton Dickinson and Company
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot Number: 8067450 Exp. Date: March 2011
Products Sold
Lot Number: 8067450 Exp. Date: March 2011
Becton Dickinson and Company is recalling BD Visitec Disposable Instrument (plastic handle) Capsulorhexis Forceps, Sterile Ref: 581440 Used due to Metal particulates present.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Metal particulates present.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
BD notified customers by telephone via a script on July 7, 2008 and requested customers to examine their inventory, dispose of product, and replacement product would be provided.
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026