Aesculap Bipolar Generator Foot Pedal Recalled for Energy Failure
Aesculap, Inc. is recalling 59 Bipolar Generator Foot Pedals because the bipolar energy did not stop after the pedal was released.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the failure of a medical device to stop energy delivery during surgery poses a significant risk of injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Aesculap, Inc. is recalling 59 units of the Aesculap Bipolar Generator Foot Pedal, Catalog No. GK226. This device is used for electrosurgical cutting and coagulation. The recall was initiated because the bipolar energy did not stop after the release of the foot pedal.
The affected units were distributed nationwide in the United States, including the states of AR, CA, FL, IN, IA, KS, MD, MN, MO, OR, TN, TX, VA, and WA. The specific units involved have manufacture dates between 45/10 and 31/12, which are indicated on the label on the bottom of the foot pedal.
Healthcare facilities and users should stop using the affected foot pedals and contact Aesculap, Inc. for further instructions regarding the recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- Aesculap Bipolar Generator Foot Pedal, Catalog No. GK226, for electrosurgical cutting and coagulation.
- Manufacturer
- Aesculap, Inc.
- Affected units
- 59
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