Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1308-2025 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | Aesculap Inc. |
| Report date | Mar 19, 2025 |
| Recall initiation date | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Quantity | 19,979 forceps |
| Location | Center Valley, PA, United States |
Official 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.
Why the product was recalled
The forceps have been used in ways not covered by the design resulting in breakage of the clamps.
Distribution information
Distribution was made nationwide and to PR. There was also government/military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Canada, Bermuda, Bahamas, and Qatar.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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