AESCULAP PL738SURecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04046964693946), received between Feb 11, 2022 and Jan 31, 2023 — classified as 5 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult to Remove” (4 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryJan 31, 2023Difficult to Remove; Difficult to Remove

  IT WAS REPORTED TO AESCULAP AG THAT A CAIMAN DISP.INSTR.NON ARTICUL.D5/240MM (PART # PL738SU) WAS USED DURING A SALPINGECTOMY PROCEDURE AT THE TIME OF A CESAREAN SECTION (C-SECTION) DELIVERY PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2022. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, DURING THE BILATERAL SALPINGECTOMY PROCEDURE, THE TIPS WERE STICKING AND DIFFICULT TO REMOVE FROM THE TISSUE. THERE WAS AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL DELAY WHILE "REPAIR" AND SUTURING TO FALLOPIAN TUBES WAS PERFORMED. THE COMPLAINT DEVICE WAS NOT AVAILABLE TO BE RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION. AN ADDITIONAL MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS NECESSARY. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE ADVERSE EVENT/MALFUNCTION IS FILED UNDER AAG REFERENCE (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16272867 ↗
• InjuryJan 31, 2023Difficult to Remove; Difficult to Remove

  IT WAS REPORTED TO AESCULAP AG THAT A CAIMAN DISP.INSTR.NON ARTICUL.D5/240MM (PART # PL738SU) WAS USED DURING A SALPINGECTOMY PROCEDURE AT THE TIME OF A CESAREAN SECTION (C-SECTION) DELIVERY PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2022. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, DURING THE BILATERAL SALPINGECTOMY PROCEDURE, THE TIPS WERE STICKING AND DIFFICULT TO REMOVE FROM THE TISSUE. THERE WAS AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL DELAY WHILE "REPAIR" AND SUTURING TO FALLOPIAN TUBES WAS PERFORMED. THE COMPLAINT DEVICE WAS NOT AVAILABLE TO BE RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION. AN ADDITIONAL MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS NECESSARY. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE ADVERSE EVENT/MALFUNCTION IS FILED UNDER AAG REFERENCE (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16272866 ↗
• InjuryJan 31, 2023Difficult to Remove; Physical Resistance/Sticking; Difficult to Remove; Physical Resistance/Sticking

  IT WAS REPORTED TO AESCULAP INC. THAT A CAIMAN DISP.INSTR.NON ARTICUL.D5/240MM (PART # PL738SU) WAS USED DURING A SALPINGECTOMY PROCEDURE AT THE TIME OF A CESAREAN SECTION (C-SECTION) DELIVERY PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2022. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, DURING THE BILATERAL SALPINGECTOMY PROCEDURE, THE TIPS WERE STICKING AND DIFFICULT TO REMOVE FROM THE TISSUE. THERE WAS AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL DELAY WHILE "REPAIR" AND SUTURING TO FALLOPIAN TUBES WAS PERFORMED. THE COMPLAINT DEVICE WAS NOT AVAILABLE TO BE RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION. AN ADDITIONAL MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS NECESSARY. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE ADVERSE EVENT/MALFUNCTION IS FILED UNDER AIC REFERENCE (B)(4).

  Patient problems: Laceration(s); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16272865 ↗
• InjuryJan 31, 2023Difficult to Remove; Physical Resistance/Sticking; Difficult to Remove; Physical Resistance/Sticking

  IT WAS REPORTED TO AESCULAP INC. THAT A CAIMAN DISP.INSTR.NON ARTICUL.D5/240MM (PART # PL738SU) WAS USED DURING A SALPINGECTOMY PROCEDURE AT THE TIME OF A CESAREAN SECTION (C-SECTION) DELIVERY PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2022. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, DURING THE BILATERAL SALPINGECTOMY PROCEDURE, THE TIPS WERE STICKING AND DIFFICULT TO REMOVE FROM THE TISSUE. THERE WAS AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL DELAY WHILE "REPAIR" AND SUTURING TO FALLOPIAN TUBES WAS PERFORMED. THE COMPLAINT DEVICE WAS NOT AVAILABLE TO BE RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION. AN ADDITIONAL MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS NECESSARY. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE ADVERSE EVENT/MALFUNCTION IS FILED UNDER AIC REFERENCE (B)(4).

  Patient problems: Laceration(s); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16272864 ↗
• InjuryFeb 11, 2022Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation

  IT WAS REPORTED TO AESCULAP AG THAT A CAIMAN DISP.INSTR.NON ARTICUL.D5/240MM (PART # PL738SU) WAS USED DURING A PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2022. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, DURING SURGERY FOR EXCISION OF A MEDIASTINAL TUMOR, A PIECE AT THE END OF THE CAIMAN FORCEPS BROKE OFF INTO THE PATIENT. THE FRAGMENT WAS RETRIEVED FROM THE PATIENT. THE COMPLAINT DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION. AN ADDITIONAL MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS NECESSARY. ALTHOUGH REQUESTED, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS NOT BEEN MADE AVAILABLE. THE ADVERSE EVENT IS FILED UNDER AAG REFERENCE (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 13517857 ↗