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Aesculap, Inc. recalls Aesculap GNI161 Bipolar Foot Control Product Usage: The Aesculap Bipolar Coagulator is intended for use in surgery t
Recalled December 18, 2013 · FDA recall Z-0479-2014 · Aesculap
Hazard
Complaints were received for the GN161 Bipolar Foot Control reporting that the bipolar energy did not stop after release of the foot control. · FDA Class II
Units
85
Sold at
Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide and countries of: Austria, Germany, Japan, and Taiwan.
Description
Complaints were received for the GN161 Bipolar Foot Control reporting that the bipolar energy did not stop after release of the foot control.
Product
Aesculap GNI161 Bipolar Foot Control Product Usage: The Aesculap Bipolar Coagulator is intended for use in surgery to generate electrical power for bipolar instruments. Bipolar coagulators are used in neurosurgery, ENT surgery, urology, laparoscopy, and plastic surgery.
Manufacturer(s)
Aesculap, Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →