Surgical instrument attachments recalled after standard and long versions were mislabeled
Aesculap is recalling one ELAN 4 Fixed Duraguard unit after the Standard version was labeled as "Long" and the Long version was labeled as "Standard".
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: Scored 2 under the labeling-error criterion: the notice describes swapped Standard and Long labels with no stated hazard or reported harm.
Plain-English summary
The AESCULAP ELAN 4 FIXED DURAGUARD STANDARD, model number GB942R, is being recalled for mislabeling. The ELAN 4 Fixed Duraguard Standard was labeled as "Long" and the ELAN 4 Fixed Duraguard Long was labeled as "Standard".
The recall covers one unit, serial number 8157, carrying UDI-DI 04046963805777. It was distributed to Missouri in the United States, with additional international distribution to Norway, Portugal, France, Great Britain and the Czech Republic. The FDA has classified the action as Class II.
The enforcement record describes the label swap and does not state any injury or clinical consequence. Facilities holding the affected serial number should verify the actual configuration rather than relying on the label, and follow the firm's instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- AESCULAP ELAN 4 FIXED DURAGUARD STANDARD. Model Number: GB942R.
- Manufacturer
- Aesculap AG
- Affected units
- 1
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (2)
- Model Number: BG942R
- UDI-DI Number: 04046963805777. Serial Number: 8157.
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by Aesculap AG under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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