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ATRAUMATA recallZ-1308-2025 · Aesculap Inc · initiated Jan 31, 2025

Open, Classified

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  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Aesculap Inc or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

The forceps have been used in ways not covered by the design resulting in breakage of the clamps.

FDA root cause category: Use error

What the company is doing

The recalling firm issued letters dated 1/29/2025 on 1/31/2025 via certified mail return-receipt. The letter explained the reason for the correction, identified the product impacted, provided the risk to health, and the actions required for the customer/user. The actions included: (1) Review the Urgent Medical Device Correction Notification in its entirety and ensure all users within the consignee organization are informed about the correction. Post the notification where the affected products are stored. If the consignee is a distributor, they are to forward the notification to their customers. The correction is to be extended to the end user/customer level; (2) Determine the current inventory of the affected items and comply with the following instructions: (a) Use the products identified for clamping of tissue and small vessels only; (b) Inspect the products for end-of-life indicators prior to use; (c) Visually inspect the products which should be clean and free of any signs of corrosion and cracks. Check the joint and jaw in the open position from both sides (if needed, use magnification; (d) Test the function of the device, including the jaw area, for deformation and loss of tension. An Acknowledgment Form was enclosed for completion and return via FAX or email within 2 weeks of receipt, even if the total inventory in the consignee location is 0.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1308-2025
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Jan 31, 2025
Posted by the FDA
Mar 11, 2025
Recalling firm
Aesculap Inc
Quantity
19,979 forceps
Product code
HGC
Distribution
Distribution was made nationwide and to PR. There was also government/military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Canada, Bermuda, Bahamas, and Qatar.

Product description

Numerous models of nonsterile hemostatic forceps: (1) REF BJ500R, Phaneuf Hysterectomy Forceps STR 210MM; (2) REF BJ501R, Phaneuf Hysterectomy Forceps ANG 205MM; (3) REF BJ511R, Holzbach Hyst Forceps CVD245MM; (4) REF BJ520R, Heaney Hyst Forceps Grooved 205MM; (5) REF BJ521R, Heaney Hyst Forceps Grooved 250MM; (6) REF BJ522R, Heaney Hyst Forceps Grooved 195MM; (7) REF BJ524R, Heaney-Rezek Fcpsstr Ser Lgth 210MM; (8) REF BJ527R, Wiener Hyst Forceps Grooves 240MM; (9) REF BJ530R, Heaney Hysterectomy Forceps STR 225MM; (10) REF BJ531R, Heaney Hysterectomy Forceps CVD200MM; (11) REF BJ532R, Heaney Hysterectomy Forceps CVD215MM; (12) REF BJ534R, Hysterectomy For.Gwilliamsstr.205MM; (13) REF BJ550R, Wertheim Parametrium Clamp STR 250MM; (14) REF BJ551R, Wertheim Parametrium Clamp CVD245MM; (15) REF BJ552R, Wertheim Parametrium Clamp CVD240MM; (16) REF BJ553R, Wertheim Parametrium Clamphvy-CVD220MM; (17) REF MD591, Heany Ballentine Hyst Fcps STR.215MM; and (18) REF MD592, Heany Ballentine Hyst Fcps CVD.215MM.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

GTIN numbers: (1) REF BJ500R - 04038653139378; (2) REF BJ501R - 04038653139385; (3) REF BJ511R - 04038653139392; (4) REF BJ520R - 04038653139408; (5) REF BJ521R - 04038653139415; (6) REF BJ522R - 04038653139422; (7) REF BJ524R - 04046963364250; (8) REF BJ527R - 04038653139446; (9) REF BJ530R - 04038653139453; (10) REF BJ531R - 04038653139460; (11) REF BJ532R - 04038653139477; (12) REF BJ534R - 04038653027798; (13) REF BJ550R - 04038653139484; (14) REF BJ551R - 04038653139491; (15) REF BJ552R - 04038653139507; (16) REF BJ553R - 04038653139514; (17) REF MD591 - 04046963365592; and (18) REF MD592 - 04046963365608.

Devices named in this recall

18 devices in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

Product lines

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 96223).

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