--- title: "Numerous models of nonsterile hemostatic forceps: (1) REF BH951R, Negus Tonsi... — FDA record Z-1312-2025 | Is It on Recall" description: "The forceps have been used in ways not covered by the design resulting in breakage of the clamps." url: https://isitonrecall.com/recall/fda-device-z-1312-2025-numerous-models-of-nonsterile-hemostatic-forceps-1-ref-bh951r-negus-tonsil-forceps-hvy-cvd-190mm-2-r/ updated: 2026-10-01 site: "Is It on Recall" language: en --- [Recall archive](https://isitonrecall.com/archives/) / FDA device enforcement # Numerous models of nonsterile hemostatic forceps: (1) REF BH951R, Negus Tonsil Forceps HVY-CVD 190MM; (2) REF BH952R,... — FDA record Z-1312-2025 Reported ongoing Status as reported in the agency record. FDA warns that enforcement status may not track the current recall lifecycle; check the current official notice. Source date Jan 31, 2025. Retrieved Oct 1, 2026. Last updated Oct 1, 2026. Archive changed Oct 1, 2026. USDA FSIS records are unavailable; [check FSIS directly](https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls). [Source coverage and dates](https://isitonrecall.com/sources/). ## What the record says - **Product**: Numerous models of nonsterile hemostatic forceps: (1) REF BH951R, Negus Tonsil Forceps HVY-CVD 190MM; (2) REF BH952R, Negus Tonsil Forceps X-HVY-CVD190MM; (3) REF BH957R, Schnidt Tonsil Forceps SLT-CVD185MM; (4) REF BH959R, Schnidt Tonsil Forceps CVD 185MM; (5) REF BH961R, Schnidt Tonsil FCPSOPEN-RINGCVD 185MM; (6) REF BH963R, Schnidt Tonsil FCPSOPEN-RINGCVD185MM; and (7) REF BH965R, Wilson Tonsil Forceps 190MM. - **Reason**: The forceps have been used in ways not covered by the design resulting in breakage of the clamps. - **Classification**: Class II - **Recalling firm**: Aesculap Inc - **Quantity**: 47,078 forceps - **Agency-reported status**: Ongoing - **Source record identifier**: Z-1312-2025 [Open the official record](https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number%3A%22Z-1312-2025%22) [What the recall classes mean](https://isitonrecall.com/guides/recall-classes/). Classification is an agency assessment, not individual medical advice. ## Lot and product identifiers | Label field | Details supplied by the agency | | --- | --- | | Lot, code or applicability | GTIN numbers: (1) REF BH951R - 04038653027026; (2) REF BH952R - 04038653139200; (3) REF BH957R - 04038653027033; (4) REF BH959R - 04038653027040; (5) REF BH961R - 04038653027057; (6) REF BH963R - 04038653027064; and (7) REF BH965R - 04038653027071. | Match all identifying details in the current notice. A brand name alone is not enough. ## Distribution Distribution was made nationwide and to PR. There was also government/military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Canada, Bermuda, Bahamas, and Qatar. States below are derived from the distribution text, including nationwide wording. 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These dates are not interchangeable. ## What to do next Read the official notice for the action that applies to your exact product. [Read the current instructions](https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number%3A%22Z-1312-2025%22) ## Related records [Medical devices records](https://isitonrecall.com/category/medical-devices/) [Aesculap Inc records](https://isitonrecall.com/brand/aesculap-inc/)