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Open, Classified

Numerous models of nonsterile hemostatic forceps: (1) REF BH198R, Fuchsig Artery Forceps CVD.190MM; (2) REF BH304R, Pean Artery Forceps Straight 140MM; (3) REF BH813R, Artery Forceps Curved 250MM; (4) REF BJ016R, Diss.A.Ligat.Forceps S-Shaped CVD.210MM; (5) REF BJ020R, Overholt-Geiss Suture FCPS #0CVD195MM; (6) REF BJ021R, Overholt-Geiss Suture FCPS #1CVD205MM; (7) REF BJ022R, Overholt-Geiss Suture FCPS #2CVD220MM; (8) REF BJ023R, Overholt-Geiss Suture FCPS #3 CVD225MM; (9) REF BJ025R, Overholt-Geiss Suture FCPS #5CVD230MM; (10) REF BJ026R, Overholt-Geiss Suture FCPS #6 CVD225MM; (11) REF BJ031R, Overholt-Geiss Suture FCPS#1CVD260MM; (12) REF BJ034R, Overholt-Geiss Suture FCPS#4CVD270MM; (13) REF BJ035R, Overholt-Geiss Suture FCPS #5CVD280MM; (14) REF BJ037R, Forceps CVD Delicate 145MM; (15) REF BJ038R, Forceps CVD.Delicate 185MM; (16) REF BJ039R, Forceps CVD.Delicate 235MM; (17) REF BJ041R, Rumel Suture Forceps SLT-CVD 240MM; (18) REF BJ042R, Rumel Suture Forceps CVD 240MM; (19) REF BJ043R, Rumel Suture Forceps MED-CV 240MM; (20) REF BJ044R, Rumel Suture Forceps HVY-CV 240MM; (21) REF BJ045R, Rumel Suture Forceps RT-ANG# 5 240MM; (22) REF BJ047R, Zenker Suture Forceps SLT-CVD 300MM; (23) REF BJ048R, Zenker Suture Forceps HVY-CVD 290MM; (24) REF BJ050R, Mixter-O'Shaugnessy Forceps CVD190MM; (25) REF BJ051R, Wikstroem Suture Forceps RT-ANG 205MM; (26) REF BJ052R, Finochietto Suture FCPCVDW/HOLE245MM; (27) REF BJ055R, Mixter Suture Forceps Rt-Ang 230MM; (28) REF BJ057R, Kantrowitz Thoracic Clamp 200MM; (29) REF BJ058R, Kantrowitz Thoracic Clamp 245MM; (30) REF BJ059R, Kantrowitz Thoracic Clamp 275MM; (31) REF BJ060R, Lahey Forceps Long-Serr 225MM; (32) REF BJ061R, Mixter Forceps Long-Serr220MM; (33) REF BJ062R, Mixter Forceps Long-Serr 250MM; (34) REF BJ068R, Lahey DISS.A.LIGAT.FORCEPS 230MM; (35) REF BJ070R, Lawrence Suture FCPS DEL CVDD 270MM; (36) REF BJ073R, Mixter Forceps Long-Serr 290MM; (37) REF BJ080R, Overholt Forceps # 0 CVD215MM; (38) REF BJ081R, Overholt Forceps # 1 CVD210MM; (39) REF BJ082R, Overholt Forceps # 2 CVD 220MM; (40) REF BJ083R, Overholt Forceps # 3 CVD 225MM; (41) REF BJ086R, Overholt Forceps # 6 CVD 225MM; (42) REF BJ090R, Overholt Forceps # 0 CVD 295MM; (43) REF BJ091R, Overholt Forceps # 1 CVD 295MM; (44) REF BJ096R, Overholt Forceps # 6 CVD 300MM; (45) REF BJ100R, Gemini Clamp RT-ANG140MM; (46) REF BJ102R, Gemini Clamp RT-ANG 180MM; (47) REF BJ103R, Gemini Clamp RT-ANG 200MM; (48) REF BJ104R, Gemini Clamp RT-ANG 230MM; (49) REF BJ106R, Gemini Clamp RT-ANG 280MM; (50) REF BJ120R, O'Shaugnessy DISS.A.LIGAT.FORCEPS 160MM; (51) REF BJ121R, O'Shaugnessy DISS.A.LIGAT.FORCEPS 180MM; (52) REF BJ122R, O'Shaugnessy DISS.A.LIGAT.FORCEPS 200MM; (53) REF BJ123R, O'Shaugnessy DISS.A.LIGAT.FORCEPS 220MM; (54) REF BJ130R, Zenker DISS & LIG FCPSSLT-CVD 350MM; (55) REF BJ131R, Zenker DISS & LIG FCPS CVD 350MM; continued

FDA Recall Z-1310-2025 · Posted 2025-03-11

Recalling FirmAesculap Inc
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeHTD
Date Initiated2025-01-31
Product Quantity93,714 forceps

Reason for Recall

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

Firm Action

The recalling firm issued letters dated 1/29/2025 on 1/31/2025 via certified mail return-receipt. The letter explained the reason for the correction, identified the product impacted, provided the risk to health, and the actions required for the customer/user. The actions included: (1) Review the Urgent Medical Device Correction Notification in its entirety and ensure all users within the consignee organization are informed about the correction. Post the notification where the affected products are stored. If the consignee is a distributor, they are to forward the notification to their customers. The correction is to be extended to the end user/customer level; (2) Determine the current inventory of the affected items and comply with the following instructions: (a) Use the products identified for clamping of tissue and small vessels only; (b) Inspect the products for end-of-life indicators prior to use; (c) Visually inspect the products which should be clean and free of any signs of corrosion and cracks. Check the joint and jaw in the open position from both sides (if needed, use magnification; (d) Test the function of the device, including the jaw area, for deformation and loss of tension. An Acknowledgment Form was enclosed for completion and return via FAX or email within 2 weeks of receipt, even if the total inventory in the consignee location is 0.

Root Cause

Use error

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.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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