Aesculap Inc: Device Recall

Recall #Z-1308-2025 · 01/31/2025

Class II: Risk

Recall Details

Recall Number
Z-1308-2025
Classification
Class II
Product Type
Device
Recalling Firm
Aesculap Inc
Status
Ongoing
Date Initiated
01/31/2025
Location
Center Valley, PA, United States
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
19,979 forceps

Reason for Recall

The forceps have been used in ways not covered by the design resulting in breakage of the clamps.

Product Description

Numerous models of nonsterile hemostatic forceps: (1) REF BJ500R, Phaneuf Hysterectomy Forceps STR 210MM; (2) REF BJ501R, Phaneuf Hysterectomy Forceps ANG 205MM; (3) REF BJ511R, Holzbach Hyst Forceps CVD245MM; (4) REF BJ520R, Heaney Hyst Forceps Grooved 205MM; (5) REF BJ521R, Heaney Hyst Forceps Grooved 250MM; (6) REF BJ522R, Heaney Hyst Forceps Grooved 195MM; (7) REF BJ524R, Heaney-Rezek Fcpsstr Ser Lgth 210MM; (8) REF BJ527R, Wiener Hyst Forceps Grooves 240MM; (9) REF BJ530R, Heaney Hysterectomy Forceps STR 225MM; (10) REF BJ531R, Heaney Hysterectomy Forceps CVD200MM; (11) REF BJ532R, Heaney Hysterectomy Forceps CVD215MM; (12) REF BJ534R, Hysterectomy For.Gwilliamsstr.205MM; (13) REF BJ550R, Wertheim Parametrium Clamp STR 250MM; (14) REF BJ551R, Wertheim Parametrium Clamp CVD245MM; (15) REF BJ552R, Wertheim Parametrium Clamp CVD240MM; (16) REF BJ553R, Wertheim Parametrium Clamphvy-CVD220MM; (17) REF MD591, Heany Ballentine Hyst Fcps STR.215MM; and (18) REF MD592, Heany Ballentine Hyst Fcps CVD.215MM.

Distribution Pattern

Distribution was made nationwide and to PR. There was also government/military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Canada, Bermuda, Bahamas, and Qatar.

Data from FDA openFDA enforcement reports. This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FDA. Recall information may be updated by the FDA at any time.