Hemostats (listed in sterile circumcision tray as "3 pk forcep halstead mosquito") do not hold as needed.Clinician reported the devices "popped off" during use.No patient injury occurred, but proper holding is essential during a circumcision.Staff reported 4 occurrences in 1 day with same lot number.This lot was removed from stock, manufacturer was called to report this concern, and we requested priority shipment of trays with a different lot number.In the meantime until new trays were received, individual prepackaged sterile disposable mosquito forceps were stocked in the event kits with a different lot number had similar issues.The forceps that were reported to "pop off" and not hold were not preserved; no samples available.Manufacturer response for halstead mosquito forceps, halstead mosquito forceps in sterile circumcision tray (per site reporter).No response received.
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