FDA Device recall Z-1569-2023
Aesculap Caiman Articulating D5/360MM - An electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device for cutting/coagulation/ablation during endoscopi…
- FDA Device
- Class II
- ongoing
- Published 2023-05-17
On 2023-05-17 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Aesculap Caiman Articulating D5/360MM - An electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device for cutting/coagulation/ablation during endoscopi… by Aesculap Implant Systems, citing 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.
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-1569-2023 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | ongoing |
| Initiated | 2023-03-21 |
| Published | 2023-05-17 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:56 UTC |
| Company | Aesculap Implant Systems |
| Distribution | US |
Product
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
Reason
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.
Identifiers
| code_info | UDI-DI: 04046964837340 Lot Number: 52785146 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:56 UTC. Current status: ongoing.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1569-2023%22
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