The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0947-2017·Announced 2017-01-11

Aesculap Recalls Gomco Circumcision Clamps Due to Excessive Bleeding Reports

Aesculap Implant Systems LLC is recalling 437 units of Gomco Circumcision Clamps nationwide after receiving complaints of excessive bleeding following use.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a medical device associated with a risk of harm (excessive bleeding) where specific injury counts or fatalities are not reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.

Plain-English summary

Aesculap Implant Systems LLC is recalling 437 units of Gomco Circumcision Clamps with separate O-Ring Components. The devices are packaged non-sterile, have no shelf-life, and are intended for use in circumcision surgeries. The recall covers specific material codes: MG096R (1.1 CM), MG097R (1.3 CM), MG227 (1.45CM), MG228 (1.6CM), MG229 (2.1 CM), and MG230 (2.6CM).

The recall was initiated after Aesculap received complaints of excessive bleeding after the use of these clamps. The affected devices were distributed nationwide.

Healthcare providers and consumers should stop using the affected Gomco Circumcision Clamps immediately. Users should contact Aesculap Implant Systems LLC for further instructions on how to return or dispose of the devices.

The recalled product

Product
Gomco Circumcision Clamps with separate O-Ring Component: The device is packaged non-sterile and has no shelf-life The Gomco clamp is intended to be used for circumcision surgeries
Affected units
437

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.