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Manufacturer

Richard Wolf GmbH

10 recalls in our database name Richard Wolf GmbH as the manufacturing or recalling firm.

What the numbers show

Total
10
Critical
0
Severe
0
Most recent
2025-05-21

Of the 10 recalls from Richard Wolf GmbH we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 0 (0%) are Severe.

About this listing

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Severity scores below are computed from the agency’s classification and the recall text, never from manufacturer behaviour or history. Many manufacturers issue routine corrective actions (software updates, labelling corrections) that are correctly scored low — having recalls on this list isn’t inherently a quality signal.

1–10 of 10

  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1753-2025·2025-05-21

    PiezoWave 2 Control Unit therapeutic massager high voltage capacitor failure

    Richard Wolf GmbH is recalling 31 PiezoWave 2 Control Units (Product Number 100506US) due to a high voltage capacitor that may fail early in the device's life cycle, potentially producing smoke, burning smell, spark, or excessive heat.

    Product
    PiezoWave 2 Control Unit, Product Number 100506US, compact myofascial acoustic compression therapy device that enables treatment with piezoelectric shockwaves (Therapeutic massager).
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1423-2023·2023-05-03

    Biopsy forceps may fail to open when endoscope is bent

    Biopsy forceps may become unable to open when the endoscope shaft is bent approximately 90 degrees. Additional bending of the forceps shaft can prevent opening entirely.

    Product
    FLEX. BIOPSY FORCEPS 5FR WL 550MM, Product Number 829.051
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1422-2023·2023-05-03

    Surgical forceps may fail to open when endoscope shaft is bent

    Richard Wolf surgical forceps may fail to open when used during endoscopic procedures if the endoscope shaft becomes bent. Approximately 838 units are affected worldwide.

    Product
    FLEX. GRASP. FORCEPS 5FR WL 550MM, Product Number 828.051
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1425-2023·2023-05-03

    Surgical forceps may fail to open during endoscopic procedures

    Richard Wolf surgical forceps may fail to open when the endoscope shaft is bent. Affected units distributed worldwide; users should check lot numbers and discontinue use if affected.

    Product
    FLEX. GRASP. FORCEPS 6.6FR WL 550MM, Product Number 8736.685
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1424-2023·2023-05-03

    Endoscopic Forceps May Fail to Open When Shaft Bent

    Surgical grasping forceps may fail to open when the endoscope shaft is bent, potentially affecting their use during endoscopic procedures.

    Product
    FLEX. GRASP. FORCEPS 5FR WL 550MM, Product Number 8735.685
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2246-2021·2021-08-18

    Mislabeled Cutting Electrode May Contain Wrong Electrode Type

    Richard Wolf's Cutting Electrode Bipo 24.5FR may be mislabeled and contain a BIVAP electrode instead. Affected lot 21002858 was distributed to healthcare facilities in five states.

    Product
    CUTTING ELECTRODE BIPO 24.5FR, REF 4653.1323
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2706-2020·2020-08-05

    Richard Wolf Recalls Tube Set for Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery

    Richard Wolf GmbH is recalling 338 Tube Sets for TEM because smaller diameter tube material was used. The affected units were distributed internationally.

    Product
    Tube Set for TEM - Product Usage: Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM) combination system and the instrument set for the TEM procedure are designed to provide access to the rectal cavity and accessible part of the lower sigmoid colon using a stereo and/or monocular endoscope u
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0804-2019·2019-02-13

    Richard Wolf Bronchoscope Tubes Recalled for Potential Bonding Defects

    Richard Wolf GmbH is recalling 873 Bronchoscope Tubes, Model Texas, because non-functional bonding points may loosen. The devices are used for respiratory tract investigation and therapy.

    Product
    Richard Wolf Bronchoscope Tubes, Model Texas. Device is reusable and should be sterilized prior to each use. Product Usage: Bronchoscopes are intended for investigation, diagnosis and therapy of pathological changes and removal of foreign bodies in the area of the tracheobronchi
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2897-2018·2018-08-29

    Richard Wolf Artholine Punch B 4, 6MM H 1, 6MM Recalled for Potential Injury Risk

    Richard Wolf GmbH is recalling 12 units of Artholine Punch B 4, 6MM H 1, 6MM because a potential burr in the joint may increase the risk of injury when the device is opened.

    Product
    Artholine Punch B 4, 6MM H 1, 6MM, used for the removal of soft tissue, cartilage tissue or other non-osseous tissue via natural or surgically created passages. Product Usage: Device is a standard punch; standard punches are used for the removal of soft tissue, cartilage tis
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1868-2018·2018-05-23

    Richard Wolf Tube Set for TEM Recalled for Potential Tube Mixing

    Richard Wolf GmbH is recalling 1,710 units of the Tube Set for TEM (Ref 4170.801) because tube ends may be mixed up.

    Product
    RICHARD WOLF TUBE SET FOR TEM, REF 4170.801. Used for the transanal endoscopic microsurgery.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states

About this company

Community-sourced company facts from Wikidata, not from any recall agency. This is background on the corporate entity — it says nothing about the recall(s) listed on this page, which come from the agency source notice above.

Richard Wolf GmbH

Country
Germany
Founded
1947

Official website

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