AESCULAP GK246Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 04038653077618), received between Mar 30, 2021 and Mar 30, 2021 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Electrical /Electronic Property Problem” (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

Recent adverse event reports

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

• MalfunctionMar 30, 2021Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH GK246 - MONOPOLAR CABLE W/LG.PIN 12FEET. DURING A THORACOSTOMY, THE SURGICAL STAFF HEARD A "POP" ONCE THE MONOPOLAR CORD WAS ATTACHED. THE CORD ARCED AND THEN SEVERED INTO TWO. THERE WAS NO FRAYING OF THE CORD BUT THERE WERE SPARKS. THE PATIENT WAS DRAPED AND IT OCCURRED OVER THE DRAPE; THE SPARK WAS QUICKLY DOUSED. THERE WAS A 10-MINUTE SURGICAL DELAY DUE TO THE REPORTED EVENT. THERE WAS NO DESCRIBED HARM TO PATIENT OR SURGICAL STAFF. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS NOT PROVIDED NOR AVAILABLE / WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MALFUNCTION IS FILED UNDER AAG REFERENCE (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11589537 ↗