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Brand Name: AESCULAP recallZ-1485-2026 · Aesculap Inc · initiated Jan 15, 2026

Open, Classified

Is my device affected?

  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.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

There is the potential for the length of the trocar shaft to be too long.

FDA root cause category: Under Investigation by firm

What the company is doing

on January 28, 2026 URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION NOTIFICATION letters were sent to customers. Actions to be taken: - Review the attachment Aesculap AG Urgent Field Safety Notice in its entirety. - If it is determined that a portion of the visual field is obscured, the manufacturer recommends rotating the device to compensate for the restricted view (refer to the attached Urgent Field Safety Notice from the manufacturer). Note: Devices are not being removed from the market, this is a field notification. - Return the completed Urgent Medical Device Correction Acknowledgement Form to Aesculap, Inc. Quality Assurance department by faxing the form to (610) 849-1197 or e-mail to [email protected] within two (2) weeks of receipt. Action planned by Aesculap AG to correct the problem: To address this issue, the manufacturer is implementing additional inspections of the optical system and introducing clearly defined acceptance criteria, along with other corrective actions. Should there be any questions, comments, or concerns regarding the product you have received, please feel free to contact (844-903-6417) or [email protected]

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1485-2026
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Jan 15, 2026
Posted by the FDA
Mar 2, 2026
Recalling firm
Aesculap Inc
Quantity
126 units
Product code
GWG
FDA submissions
K983365
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TX, UT, WA.

Product description

Brand Name: AESCULAP Product Name: MINOP TROCAR 150MM 4 WKING CHANNEL6.0MM Model/Catalog Number: FF399R Software Version: N/A Product Description: MINOP TROCAR 150MM 4 WKING CHANNEL6.0MM Component: N/A

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

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Mode No. FF399R; UDI-DI 04038653065547; Serial Numbers: 4595, 4619, 4657, 4764, 4592, 4596, 4598, 4601, 4606, 4607, 4608, 4612, 4616, 4618, 4620, 4621, 4623, 4659, 4661, 4662, 4667, 4670, 4673, 4674, 4688, 4689, 4746, 4748, 4757, 4758, 4760, 4761, 4762, 4767, 4768, 4771, 4773, 4774, 4779, 4780, 4784, 4786, 4789, 4791, 4792, 4795, 4799, 4811, 4812, 4818, 4819, 4821, 4822, 4824, 4825, 4826, 4827, 4836, 4838, 4841, 4842, 4843, 4854, 4856, 4858, 4864, 4868, 4869, 4880, 4882, 4886, 4890, 4891, 4892, 4893, 4899, 4901, 4902, 4907, 4914, 4921, 4927, 4940, 4951, 4959, 4967, 4968, 4970, 4971, 4972, 4973, 4974, 4975, 4976, 4990, 4994, 4995, 5000, 5004, 5015, 5024, 5035, 5036, 5042, 5057, 5058, 5059, 5062, 5063, 5064, 5072, 5076, 5081, 5084, 5106, 5112, 5115, 5117, 5118, 5119, 5121, 5123, 5165, 5166, 5168, 5172;

Devices named in this recall

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

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