Class II — the FDA judged the product may cause temporary or medically reversible harm, with a remote chance of serious harm.
This is the FDA's risk judgment for this recall. It describes the potential of the product as a category — it does not establish that any specific unit harmed anyone. Most recalls are Class II or III.
Numerous models of nonsterile hemostatic forceps: (1) REF FB458R, Glover ATR.CLAMP CVD 215MM; (2) REF FB459R, Glover ATR.CLAMP CVD 245MM; (3) REF FB461R, Glover ATR.CLAMP 195MM; (4) REF FB462R, Glover ATR.CLAMP 210MM; (5) REF FB469R, Leland-Jones Peripheral CLMPSTR 195MM; (6) REF FB567R, Cooley Pediatric Clamp 30DG30/165MM; (7) REF FB568R, Cooley Pediatric Clamp 60DG 30/160MM; (8) REF FB569R, Cooley Pediatric Clamp 90DG30/150MM; (9) REF FB729R, Cooley Pediatric Clamp 17MM 170MM; (10) REF FB730R, Cooley Pediatric Clamp 20MM175MM; (11) REF FB736R, Cooley Pediatric Clamp 74MM 185MM; (12) REF FB737R, Cooley Pediatric Clamp 86MM 195MM; and (13) REF FB738R, Cooley Pediatric Clamp 108MM 260MM.
Why it was recalled
The forceps have been used in ways not covered by the design resulting in breakage of the clamps.
Is your unit affected?
The recall covers only the specific lots or serial numbers the FDA listed. Enter the lot or serial number from your product's label and we'll check it against that list.
A match means your unit may be covered — stop and call your pharmacist before doing anything. No match suggests it isn't covered, but confirm anyway: code formats vary and lists can be incomplete. Your unit not being listed does not guarantee it is safe, and being listed does not mean you have been harmed.
Show the FDA's listed lot / code information
GTIN numbers: (1) REF FB458R - 04038653156078; (2) REF FB459R - 04038653156085; (3) REF FB461R - 04038653156108; (4) REF FB462R - 04038653156115; (5) REF FB469R - 04038653156184; (6) REF FB567R - 04038653156948; (7) REF FB568R - 04038653156955; (8) REF FB569R - 04038653156962; (9) REF FB729R - 04038653157617; (10) REF FB730R - 04038653157624; (11) REF FB736R - 04038653157686; (12) REF FB737R - 04038653157693; and (13) REF FB738R - 04038653157709.
Recall status
Ongoing — the recall is still being carried out.
Where it was distributed
Distribution was made nationwide and to PR. There was also government/military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Canada, Bermuda, Bahamas, and Qatar.
Recall record
- Recalling firm
- Aesculap Inc
- Product type
- Devices
- Recall number
- Z-1311-2025
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Initial notification
- Letter
- Origin
- Center Valley, PA
- Recall initiated
- 2025-01-31
What to do
Check the lot/code above against your product. To confirm this record and read the FDA's full notice, see the FDA recall page. Before changing anything you take or use, ask your pharmacist or prescriber — this page does not tell you to start or stop any drug or device.
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What this is — and is not
A recall is a recorded FDA enforcement action — the FDA logged that a firm is removing or correcting a product. It does not establish that any specific unit harmed anyone, and causation is not established by a recall. The class above is the FDA's risk judgment for the product category, not a finding about your unit. This page informs and compares; it is not medical advice and never tells you to start or stop a drug or device.
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