AESCULAP BD511RRecalls & reported problems
Aesculap AG · ADSON Tissue Forceps, straight, 4 3/4", (120 mm), delicate, toothed (1x2), non-sterile, reusable · Class 1
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04038653023646), received between Apr 11, 2024 and Apr 16, 2024 — classified as 3 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Fragmentation” (3 reports).
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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Material Fragmentation3
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryApr 16, 2024Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation
HOLD VM IT WAS REPORTED TO AESCULAP INC. THAT AN ADSON TISSUE FCPS FINE W/1X2T 120MM (PART# BD511R) WAS USED DURING AN ORTHOPEDIC PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2024. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT THE TEETH ARE BREAKING OFF DURING WHILE GRASPING TISSUE. THE ADVERSE EVENT IS FILED UNDER AIC REFERENCE (B)(4). REFERENCE ASSOCIATED MEDWATCH REPORT # 2916714-2024-00072.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19114649 ↗InjuryApr 16, 2024Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation
IT WAS REPORTED TO AESCULAP INC. THAT A ADSON TISSUE FCPS FINE W/1X2T 120MM (PART# BD511R) WAS USED DURING AN ORTHOPEDIC PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2024. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT THE TEETH ARE BREAKING OFF DURING WHILE GRASPING TISSUE. THE ADVERSE EVENT IS FILED UNDER AIC REFERENCE (B)(4). REFERENCE ASSOCIATED MEDWATCH REPORT # 2916714-2024-00073.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19114648 ↗InjuryApr 11, 2024Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation
IT WAS REPORTED TO AESCULAP INC. THAT A ADSON TISSUE FCPS FINE W/1X2T 120MM (PART # BD511R) WAS USED DURING AN ORTHOPEDIC PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2024. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT THE TEETH OF THE DEVICE WERE BREAKING OFF WHILE GRASPING TISSUE. THE ADVERSE EVENT IS FILED UNDER AIC REFERENCE: (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19086573 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.