Recall Z-1485-2026
Aesculap Inc · initiated January 15, 2026
Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature
Product
Brand Name: AESCULAP Product Name: MINOP TROCAR 150MM 4 WKING CHANNEL6.0MM Model/Catalog Number: FF399R Software Version: N/A Product Description: MINOP TROCAR 150MM 4 WKING CHANNEL6.0MM Component: N/A
Codes / lots: Mode No. FF399R; UDI-DI 04038653065547; Serial Numbers: 4595, 4619, 4657, 4764, 4592, 4596, 4598, 4601, 4606, 4607, 4608, 4612, 4616, 4618, 4620, 4621, 4623, 4659, 4661, 4662, 4667, 4670, 4673, 4674, 4688, 4689, 4746, 4748, 4757, 4758, 4760, 4761, 4762, 4767, 4768, 4771, 4773, 4774, 4779, 4780, 4784, 4786, 4789, 4791, 4792, 4795, 4799, 4811, 4812, 4818, 4819, 4821, 4822, 4824, 4825, 4826, 4827, 4836, 4838, 4841, 4842, 4843, 4854, 4856, 4858, 4864, 4868, 4869, 4880, 4882, 4886, 4890, 4891, 4892, 4893, 4899, 4901, 4902, 4907, 4914, 4921, 4927, 4940, 4951, 4959, 4967, 4968, 4970, 4971, 4972, 4973, 4974, 4975, 4976, 4990, 4994, 4995, 5000, 5004, 5015, 5024, 5035, 5036, 5042, 5057, 5058, 5059, 5062, 5063, 5064, 5072, 5076, 5081, 5084, 5106, 5112, 5115, 5117, 5118, 5119, 5121, 5123, 5165, 5166, 5168, 5172;
Reason for recall
There is the potential for the length of the trocar shaft to be too long.
FDA-determined cause: Under Investigation by firm
Action taken
on January 28, 2026 URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION NOTIFICATION letters were sent to customers. Actions to be taken: - Review the attachment Aesculap AG Urgent Field Safety Notice in its entirety. - If it is determined that a portion of the visual field is obscured, the manufacturer recommends rotating the device to compensate for the restricted view (refer to the attached Urgent Field Safety Notice from the manufacturer). Note: Devices are not being removed from the market, this is a field notification. - Return the completed Urgent Medical Device Correction Acknowledgement Form to Aesculap, Inc. Quality Assurance department by faxing the form to (610) 849-1197 or e-mail to recalls@bbraunusa.com within two (2) weeks of receipt. Action planned by Aesculap AG to correct the problem: To address this issue, the manufacturer is implementing additional inspections of the optical system and introducing clearly defined acceptance criteria, along with other corrective actions. Should there be any questions, comments, or concerns regarding the product you have received, please feel free to contact (844-903-6417) or recalls@bbraunusa.com
Details
- Recall number
- Z-1485-2026
- Initiated
- January 15, 2026
- Posted by FDA
- March 2, 2026
- Product code
- GWG – Endoscope, Neurological
- Quantity
- 126 units
- Distribution
- US Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TX, UT, WA.
- Recalling firm
- Aesculap Inc, Center Valley, PA