# FDA recall Z-1310-2025

> **Aesculap Inc** · Class II · device recall initiated 2025-01-31.

## Product

Numerous models of nonsterile hemostatic forceps:    (1) REF BH198R, Fuchsig Artery Forceps CVD.190MM;  (2) REF BH304R, Pean Artery Forceps Straight 140MM;  (3) REF BH813R, Artery Forceps Curved 250MM;  (4) REF BJ016R, Diss.A.Ligat.Forceps S-Shaped CVD.210MM;  (5) REF BJ020R, Overholt-Geiss Suture FCPS #0CVD195MM;  (6) REF BJ021R, Overholt-Geiss Suture FCPS #1CVD205MM;  (7) REF BJ022R, Overholt-Geiss Suture FCPS #2CVD220MM;  (8) REF BJ023R, Overholt-Geiss Suture FCPS #3 CVD225MM;  (9) REF BJ025R, Overholt-Geiss Suture FCPS #5CVD230MM;  (10) REF BJ026R, Overholt-Geiss Suture FCPS #6 CVD225MM;  (11) REF BJ031R, Overholt-Geiss Suture FCPS#1CVD260MM;  (12) REF BJ034R, Overholt-Geiss Suture FCPS#4CVD270MM;  (13) REF BJ035R, Overholt-Geiss Suture FCPS #5CVD280MM;  (14) REF BJ037R, Forceps CVD Delicate 145MM;  (15) REF BJ038R, Forceps CVD.Delicate 185MM;  (16) REF BJ039R, Forceps CVD.Delicate 235MM;  (17) REF BJ041R, Rumel Suture Forceps SLT-CVD 240MM;  (18) REF BJ042R, Rumel Suture Forceps C

## Reason for recall

The forceps have been used in ways not covered by the design resulting in breakage of the clamps.

## Distribution

Distribution was made nationwide and to PR.  There was also government/military distribution.    Foreign distribution was made to Canada, Bermuda, Bahamas, and Qatar.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1310-2025
- **Recalling firm:** Aesculap Inc
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2025-01-31
- **Report date:** 2025-03-19

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Center Valley, PA, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1310-2025

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1310-2025. Retrieved 2026-07-18 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1310-2025. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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