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AESCULAP BB511Recalls & reported problems

Aesculap AG · Scalpel Blades, Fig. 11, carbon steel, sterile, disposable, dispenser packaging, package of 100 pieces · Class 1

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 04038653019915), received between Apr 27, 2021 and Apr 27, 2021 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Dull, Blunt” (1 report).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Dull, Blunt1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionApr 27, 2021Dull, Blunt; Dull, Blunt

    IT WAS REPORTED TO AESCULAP AG THAT A CARBON STEEL SCALPEL BLADES #11 (PART # BB511) WAS USED DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON MARCH 2, 2021. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, THE SCALPEL BLADE WAS BLUNT. THE COMPLAINT DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THE EVENT. ALTHOUGH REQUESTED, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS NOT BEEN MADE AVAILABLE. THE MALFUNCTION IS FILED UNDER AAG REFERENCE (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11734922 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.