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AESCULAP MB095RRecalls & reported problems

Aesculap, Inc. · FOGARTY Atraumatic Vascular Clamp, hydragrip, angled, 9 1/4", (235 mm) · Class 2

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04046964566752), received between Oct 24, 2024 and Nov 15, 2024 — classified as 2 injuries, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult to Open or Close” (2 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

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Difficult to Open or Close2
  • Mechanical Problem2

Patient problems

  • Cardiovascular Dysfunction/Insufficiency2
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryNov 15, 2024Mechanical Problem; Difficult to Open or Close; Mechanical Problem; Difficult to Open or Close

    EVENT 2. IT WAS REPORTED TO AESCULAP INC. THAT A FOGARTY HYDRAGRIP CLAMP ANG JAW 235MM (PART NUMBER: MB095R) WAS USED DURING A HEMI-ARCH REPLACEMENT OF ASCENDING AORTA WITH 32 MM DACRON GRAFT PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2024. THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES WERE ALSO REPORTED: -AXILLARY ARTERY CUTDOWN FOR CANNULATION. -CIRCULATORY ARREST WITH ANTEGRADE CEREBRAL PERFUSION. -STERNAL REPAIR WITH ROBISCEK WEAVE. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT THE AORTIC CROSS CLAMP DID NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY TO FORM A SEAL. REPORTEDLY A SECOND CROSS CLAMP WAS USED AND HAD THE SAME RESULTS. THE ADVERSE EVENT IS FILED UNDER AIC REFERENCE (B)(4).

    Patient problems: Cardiovascular Dysfunction/Insufficiency

    MAUDE report 20698847 ↗
  • InjuryNov 15, 2024Mechanical Problem; Difficult to Open or Close; Mechanical Problem; Difficult to Open or Close

    EVENT 1 IT WAS REPORTED TO AESCULAP INC. THAT A FOGARTY HYDRAGRIP CLAMP ANG JAW 235MM (PART NUMBER: MB095R) WAS USED DURING A HEMI-ARCH REPLACEMENT OF ASCENDING AORTA WITH 32 MM DACRON GRAFT PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2024. THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES WERE ALSO REPORTED: AXILLARY ARTERY CUTDOWN FOR CANNULATION CIRCULATORY ARREST WITH ANTEGRADE CEREBRAL PERFUSION STERNAL REPAIR WITH ROBISCEK WEAVE. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT THE AORTIC CROSS CLAMP DID NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY TO FORM A SEAL. REPORTEDLY A SECOND CROSS CLAMP WAS USED AND HAD THE SAME RESULTS. THE ADVERSE EVENT IS FILED UNDER AIC REFERENCE (B)(4).

    Patient problems: Cardiovascular Dysfunction/Insufficiency

    MAUDE report 20698841 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 24, 2024

    AORTIC CROSS CLAMP DID NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY TO FORM A SEAL, USED A SECOND CROSS CLAMP WITH THE SAME RESULTS. INSTRUMENT WAS QUARANTINED AND VENDOR WAS NOTIFIED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20521904 ↗

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