Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Aesculap Elan 4 Fixed Duraguard Standard recall: Mislabeling. The ELAN 4 FIXED DURAGUARD STANDARD was labeled as "Long"

Recall published 1+ years ago

Mislabeling. The ELAN 4 FIXED DURAGUARD STANDARD was labeled as "Long" and the ELAN 4 FIXED DURAGUARD LONG was labeled as "Standard."

The hazard: Mislabelling or misbranding

The product and the packaging do not match. For most people that is an annoyance; for anyone reading the label for a medical reason it is a genuine risk.

What the notice says: Mislabeling. The ELAN 4 FIXED DURAGUARD STANDARD was labeled as "Long" and the ELAN 4 FIXED DURAGUARD LONG was labeled as "Standard."

Why it matters: The product carries the wrong label, the wrong lid or the wrong packaging. The food inside is generally fine; the problem is that the package describes something else, which defeats anyone relying on it.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

There is no illness associated with mislabelling itself. The exception is where the undeclared contents include an allergen, in which case treat it as an allergen recall and watch for the reaction that person normally has.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0026-2026
Published
October 8, 2025
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Aesculap AG
Product type
Medical devices
Units affected
1 unit
Distribution
Missouri
Made in
Germany
Lot / code info
Model Number: BG942R, UDI-DI Number: 04046963805777. Serial Number: 8157.

Products covered by this recall

AESCULAP ELAN 4 FIXED DURAGUARD STANDARD. Model Number: GB942R.

Check your product

The notice names 1 code you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Serial number

On the rating plate, often next to the date of manufacture.

  • 8157. — 1 unit

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Device enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Mislabelled

Aesculap AG — The product and the packaging do not match. For most people that is an annoyance; for anyone reading the label for a medical reason it is a genuine risk.

  1. Read the official notice to see what is actually inside the pack, then decide whether anyone in your home needs to avoid it.
  2. Check the lot code on your pack — these mix-ups are usually confined to a short production window.
  3. If the undeclared contents include an allergen, treat it as an allergen recall and stop serving it to anyone affected.
  4. Return it for a refund; a mislabelled pack is returnable whether or not it is edible for your household.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Company contact: Aesculap AG — Am Aesculap-Platz 1, Tuttlingen

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Device enforcement record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Aesculap AG medical devices recalled?

Mislabeling. The ELAN 4 FIXED DURAGUARD STANDARD was labeled as "Long" and the ELAN 4 FIXED DURAGUARD LONG was labeled as "Standard." Mislabeling. The ELAN 4 FIXED DURAGUARD STANDARD was labeled as "Long" and the ELAN 4 FIXED DURAGUARD LONG was labeled as "Standard."

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

The notice does not publish package codes for this recall. Compare the product name, size and the purchase window against the official FDA — Device enforcement record, and contact the company if you are unsure.

What should I do with it right now?

Read the official notice to see what is actually inside the pack, then decide whether anyone in your home needs to avoid it.

Can I get my money back?

A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Missouri.

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