Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Valve XS Atrium Retractor FC429R 52154756 The Valve XS Atrium Recalled by Aesculap, Inc. Due to AAG received a customer complaint that corrosion had...

Date: November 17, 2015
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

Valve XS Atrium Retractor FC429R 52154756 The Valve XS Atrium Lift Retractor is used in heart surgery. The retractor is used for the temporary dilation of the left atrium in mitral valve surgery and for assistance in tricuspid valve surgery.

Quantity: 41

Why Was This Recalled?

AAG received a customer complaint that corrosion had been found by a hospitals central sterile service department on the ball joint of an FC424R blade. Investigation revealed that the corrosion was due to incorrect material used in the manufacturing of the disk spring of the ball joint by the supplier

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 1 state: NY

Affected (1 state)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