Aesculap Implant Systems LLC: Medical Device Recall in 2018 - (Recall #: Z-1291-2018)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2018.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

DS Titanium Ligation Clip Appliers, used in laparoscopic surgery

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: January 22, 2018

Date Posted: April 11, 2018

Recall Number: Z-1291-2018

Event ID: 79530

Reason for Recall:

Added a contraindication to IFU: Do not use the DS clips for living donor nephrectomies. Added other contraindications. Updated cleaning and sterilization instructions.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 270

Code Information:

DS Clip Appliers - Product Numbers PL808R DS SINGLE FIRE LAP.APPLIER L 12/310MM PL802R DS SINGLE FIRE LAP.APPLIER SM 5/310MM PL826R DS SINGLE FIRE LAP.APPLIER M 10/420MM PL817R DS SINGLE FIRE LAP.REM.FORC.ML 10/310MM PL828R DS SINGLE FIRE LAP.APPLIER L 12/420MM PL809R DS SINGLE FIRE LAP.APPLIER XL 12/310MM PL806R DS SINGLE FIRE LAP.APPLIER M 10/310MM PL818R DS SINGLE FIRE LAP.REM.FORC.L 12/310MM PL801R DS SINGLE FIRE LAP.APPLIER S 5/310MM PL816R DS SINGLE FIRE LAP.REM.FORC.M 10/310MM PL807R DS SINGLE FIRE LAP.APPLIER ML 10/310MM PL822R DS SINGLE FIRE LAP.APPLIER SM 5/420MM PL827R DS SINGLE FIRE LAP.APPLIER ML 10/420MM

Distribution Pattern:

US and Canada distribution

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated