Reported Mar 19, 2025 · Ongoing

Numerous models of nonsterile hemostatic forceps

Aesculap Inc.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Aesculap Inc · 3773 Corporate Pkwy · Center Valley, PA · 18034-8217

Is this the product you have?

Numerous models of nonsterile hemostatic forceps

7 of 7 products

Products covered by this recall
Model / numberProduct as published
BH951R(1) , Negus Tonsil Forceps HVY-CVD 190MM
BH952R(2) , Negus Tonsil Forceps X-HVY-CVD190MM
BH957R(3) , Schnidt Tonsil Forceps SLT-CVD185MM
BH959R(4) , Schnidt Tonsil Forceps CVD 185MM
BH961R(5) , Schnidt Tonsil FCPSOPEN-RINGCVD 185MM
BH963R(6) , Schnidt Tonsil FCPSOPEN-RINGCVD185MM
BH965Rand (7) , Wilson Tonsil Forceps 190MM.
Amount recalled
47,078 forceps

This recall covers 5 products

The agency filed one notice per product. You are reading one of them; the other 4 are below.

Where it was sold

  • Nationwide
  • PR

Why it was recalled

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

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Data as of Sep 19, 6:20 PM UTC

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