Aesculap Caiman Articulating D5/360MM - An electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device for cutting/coagulation/ablation during endoscopic (including laparoscopic, arthroscopic) surgery, and may in addition be intended for open surgery. Product Code: PL771SU

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    UDI-DI: 04046964837340 Lot Number: 52785146
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Aesculap Implant Systems LLC
Reason for Recall:
Potential for the spring to become loose and fall out of the device, if the spring falls out during a surgical procedure, it may enter the patient's body.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

Aesculap Caiman Articulating D5/360MM - An electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device for cutting/coagulation/ablation during endoscopic (including laparoscopic, arthroscopic) surgery, and may in addition be intended for open surgery. Product Code: PL771SU

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

UDI-DI: 04046964837340 Lot Number: 52785146

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1569-2023

Related Recalls

Mislabeled: Product is marked with GTIN # 04046955299592 however; the correct GTIN # is 04046955299607.

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