AESCULAP PL741SURecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04046964694165), received between Feb 24, 2021 and Mar 24, 2021 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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. 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 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionMar 24, 2021Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED TO AESCULAP AG THAT A CAIMAN DISP.INSTR.ARTICULAT.D5/360MM (PART # PL741SU) WAS USED DURING A PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2021. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, DURING THE SURGERY, THE SHAFT/HANDLE OF THE DEVICE BROKE. 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 XC (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11564325 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 24, 2021Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation

  IT WAS REPORTED TO AESCULAP AG THAT A CAIMAN 5 ARTICULATING VESSEL SEALER (PART # PL741SU) WAS USED DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERICAL PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2021. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, WHILE USING THE CLAMP, AT THE ARTICULATION, THE PLASTIC SHEATH DETACHED. AN ADDITIONAL MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS NECESSARY. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS NOT PROVIDED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED BUT NOT YET RECEIVED AS OF THIS REPORT. ADDITIONAL PATIENT INFORMATION IS NOT AVAILABLE. THE ADVERSE EVENT IS FILED UNDER AAG REFERENCE (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11373265 ↗