Aesculap Bipolar Generator Foot Pedal, Catalog No. GK226, for electrosurgical cutting and coagulation.
- Company
- Aesculap Inc
- Recall Initiated
- January 18, 2013
- Posted
- February 26, 2013
- Terminated
- January 8, 2014
- Recall Number
- Z-0887-2013
- Quantity
- 59
- Firm Location
- Center Valley, PA
Reason for Recall
The bipolar energy did not stop after release of the foot pedal.
Distribution
USA Nationwide Distribution including the states of: AR, CA, FL, IN, IA, KS, MD, MN, MO, OR, TN, TX, VA and WA.
Lot / Code Info
Manufacture date on the label on the bottom of the foot pedal - any product with manufactured dates between 45/10 and 31/12
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action Taken
Aesculap AG sent an Important Recall Notification letter dated January 21, 2013 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to examine inventory and return for a replacement product or credit. The letter included an inventory sheet to be completed by the customer and returned to the recalling firm. For question call 610-984-9265 or 610-984-9291.