Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1311-2025 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,147 forceps |
| Location | Center Valley, PA, United States |
Official product description
Numerous models of nonsterile hemostatic forceps: (1) REF FB458R, Glover ATR.CLAMP CVD 215MM; (2) REF FB459R, Glover ATR.CLAMP CVD 245MM; (3) REF FB461R, Glover ATR.CLAMP 195MM; (4) REF FB462R, Glover ATR.CLAMP 210MM; (5) REF FB469R, Leland-Jones Peripheral CLMPSTR 195MM; (6) REF FB567R, Cooley Pediatric Clamp 30DG30/165MM; (7) REF FB568R, Cooley Pediatric Clamp 60DG 30/160MM; (8) REF FB569R, Cooley Pediatric Clamp 90DG30/150MM; (9) REF FB729R, Cooley Pediatric Clamp 17MM 170MM; (10) REF FB730R, Cooley Pediatric Clamp 20MM175MM; (11) REF FB736R, Cooley Pediatric Clamp 74MM 185MM; (12) REF FB737R, Cooley Pediatric Clamp 86MM 195MM; and (13) REF FB738R, Cooley Pediatric Clamp 108MM 260MM.
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
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Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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