# FDA recall Z-1569-2023

> **Aesculap Implant Systems LLC** · Class II · device recall initiated 2023-03-21.

## 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 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.

## Distribution

US Nationwide distribution in the state of OH.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1569-2023
- **Recalling firm:** Aesculap Implant Systems LLC
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2023-03-21
- **Report date:** 2023-05-17

- **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-1569-2023

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1569-2023. Retrieved 2026-07-16 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1569-2023. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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