Aesculap, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-0479-2014)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2013.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Aesculap GNI161 Bipolar Foot Control Product Usage: The Aesculap Bipolar Coagulator is intended for use in surgery to generate electrical power for bipolar instruments. Bipolar coagulators are used in neurosurgery, ENT surgery, urology, laparoscopy, and plastic surgery.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: September 10, 2013

Date Posted: December 18, 2013

Recall Number: Z-0479-2014

Event ID: 66533

Reason for Recall:

Complaints were received for the GN161 Bipolar Foot Control reporting that the bipolar energy did not stop after release of the foot control.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 85

Code Information:

all GN161's distributed between 4/28/2009 and 5/22/2013.

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide and countries of: Austria, Germany, Japan, and Taiwan.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated