Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Aesculap GNI161 Bipolar Foot Control Product Usage: The Aesculap Bipolar Recalled by Aesculap, Inc. Due to Complaints were received for the GN161 Bipolar Foot...

Date: September 10, 2013
Company: Aesculap, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Aesculap, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

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.

Quantity: 85

Why Was This Recalled?

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

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Aesculap, Inc.

Aesculap, Inc. has 22 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report