FDA Devices recall · Reported March 19, 2025
Numerous models of nonsterile hemostatic forceps: (1) REF BH100R, Carrel Artery Forceps 85MM; (2) REF BH104R, Hartmann Mosquito FCSDEL STR 100MM; (3) REF BH105R, Hartmann Mosquito FCPSDELCVD100MM; (4) REF BH108R, Micro-Halsted Forceps DEL STR125MM; (5) REF BH109R, Micro-Halsted Forceps DEL CVM 125mm; (6) REF BH114R, Hartmann Mosquito FCPSDELSTR1X2100MM; (7) REF BH115R, Hartmann Mosquito FCPSDELCVD1X2100MM; (8) REF BH118R, Micro-Halsted FCPS Del STR 1X2125MM; (9) REF BH119R, Micro-Halste
The forceps have been used in ways not covered by the design resulting in breakage of the clamps.
Aesculap Inc recalled Numerous models of nonsterile hemostatic forceps: (1) REF BH100R, Carrel Artery Forceps … - a moderate-severity action.
Numerous models of nonsterile hemostatic forceps: (1) REF BH100R, Carrel Artery Forceps … was recalled by Aesculap Inc in March 19, 2025. Reason: The forceps have been used in ways not covered by the design resulting in breakage of the clamps.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1309-2025 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Aesculap Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The forceps have been used in ways not covered by the design resulting in breakage of the clamps..
- Moderate
- severity level
- Class II
- classification
- March 19, 2025
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1309-2025 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Product description
Numerous models of nonsterile hemostatic forceps: (1) REF BH100R, Carrel Artery Forceps 85MM; (2) REF BH104R, Hartmann Mosquito FCSDEL STR 100MM; (3) REF BH105R, Hartmann Mosquito FCPSDELCVD100MM; (4) REF BH108R, Micro-Halsted Forceps DEL STR125MM; (5) REF BH109R, Micro-Halsted Forceps DEL CVM 125mm; (6) REF BH114R, Hartmann Mosquito FCPSDELSTR1X2100MM; (7) REF BH115R, Hartmann Mosquito FCPSDELCVD1X2100MM; (8) REF BH118R, Micro-Halsted FCPS Del STR 1X2125MM; (9) REF BH119R, Micro-Halsted FCPS Del CVD 1X2125MM; (10) REF BH120R, Halsted-Mosquito FCPSDELSTR1X2125MM; (11) REF BH121R, Halsted-Mosquito FCPS DELCVD1X2125MM; (12) REF BH130R, Providence-Hosp FCPS Del STR140MM; (13) REF BH131R, Providence-Hosp FCPS Del CVD 140MM; (14) REF BH134R, Kelly Forceps Del STR 140MM; (15) REF BH135R, Kelly Forceps Del CVM 140MM; (16) REF BH139R, Dandy Delicate Forceps CVD140MM; (17) REF BH140R, Baby Crile Forceps Del STR 140MM; (18) REF BH141R, Baby Crile FORCEPSDELCVD140MM; (19) REF BH143R, Dandy Del FCPS LAT-CVD 1X2 140MM; (20) REF BH144R, Crile Forceps STR 140MM; (21) REF BH145R, Crile Forceps CVD 140MM; (22) REF BH150R, Baby Kocher Forceps STR 140MM; (23) REF BH151R, Kocher Forceps Del CVD 1X2140MM; (24) REF BH154R, Crile Forceps Del STR 1X2 140MM; (25) REF BH155R, Crile Forceps Del CVD 1X2 140MM; (26) REF BH160R, Leriche Delicate Forceps STR 150MM; (27) REF BH161R, Leriche Delicate Forceps CVD 150MM; (28) REF BH164R, Rankin FCPS Long Kelly Del STR160MM; (29) REF BH166R, Crile Forceps STR 160MM; (30) REF BH170R, Leriche Delicate Forceps STR 1X2150MM; (31) REF BH171R, Leriche Delicate Forceps CVD1X2150MM; (32) REF BH176R, Crile Forceps STR 1X2160MM; (33) REF BH177R, Crile Forceps CVD 1X2 160MM; (34) REF BH178R, Dixon-Lovelace Artery FCPS.1X2T.STR.160; (35) REF BH197R, Birkett Delicate Forceps CVD185MM; (36) REF BH199R, Nissen Delicate Forceps CVP 185MM; (37) REF BH200R, Adson Delicate Forceps STR185MM; (38) REF BH201R, Adson Delicate Forceps CVD 185MM; (39) REF BH202R, Halsted Delicate Forceps STR 185MM; (40) REF BH203R, Halsted Delicate Forceps CVD 185MM; (41) REF BH205R, Adson Hemostatic FCPS CVD.215MM; (42) REF BH206R, Heiss Delicate Forceps STR 200MM; (43) REF BH207R, Heiss Delicate Forceps CVD 200MM; (44) REF BH210R, Halsted-Mosquito Forceps DELSTR200MM; (45) REF BH211R, Halsted-Mosquito FCPS Del CVD 200MM; (46) REF BH212R, Halsted-Mosquito FCPSDELSTR1X2185MM; (47) REF BH213R, Halsted-Mosquito FCPSDELCVD1X2185MM; (48) REF BH214R, Halsted-Mosq.FCPSDELSTR1X2 200MM; (49) REF BH215R, Halsted-Mosq.FCPSDELCVD 1X2 200MM; (50) REF BH224R, Sarot Delicate Forceps 240MM; (51) REF BH225R, Crafoord Delicate Forceps CVD 245MM; (52) REF BH227R, Artery Forceps Crafoord MODIF.240MM; (53) REF BH228R, Bengolea Delicate Forceps STR 245MM; (54) REF BH229R, Bengolea Delicate Forceps CVD 245MM; (55) REF BH230R, Bridge Delicate Forceps STR 275MM; (56) REF BH231R, Bridge Delicate Forceps CVD 275MM; (57) REF BH234R, Sarot Delicate Forceps STR 1X2240MM; (58) REF BH316R, Pean Artery Forceps STR.165MM; (59) REF BH332R, Spencer-Wells Forceps STR130MM; (60) REF BH333R, Spencer-Wells Forceps CVD 130MM; continued
Reason for recall
The forceps have been used in ways not covered by the design resulting in breakage of the clamps.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-1309-2025 |
| Date reported | March 19, 2025 |
| Date initiated | January 31, 2025 |
| Recalling firm | Aesculap Inc |
| Firm location | Center Valley, PA |
| Affected scope | 917,965 forceps |
| Distribution | Distribution was made nationwide and to PR. There was also government/military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Canada, Bermuda, Bahamas, and Qatar. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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