FDA Recall Terminated

Aesculap Hi-Line XXS handpiece Hi-Line XXS handpieces are used with the HiLAN and microspeed motor systems to hold burrs which cut and shape bone.

Recall: Z-0623-2014 · Initiated December 9, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0623-2014
Event Number
67050
Firm
Aesculap, Inc.
FEI Number
2916714
Product Code
GET
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
December 9, 2013
Posted
January 3, 2014
Terminated
December 2, 2014
Address
3773 Corporate Pkwy, Center Valley, PA, 18034-8217

Description

Aesculap Hi-Line XXS handpiece Hi-Line XXS handpieces are used with the HiLAN and microspeed motor systems to hold burrs which cut and shape bone.

Reason

Certain lots of the Aesculap Hi Line XXS handpiece (part # GB790R) were recalled due to a possible failure of the handpiece.

Action

Aesculap sent an Important Correction & Removal Notification letter dated December 9, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to quarantine all affected product and returned to AIC (USA). Customers were instructed that a Aesculap Sales Representative would contact them to schedule return of any affected inventory and replace their product. Customers were asked to complete the inventory sheet with the quantity being returned. If customers could not locate the product, they were to provide an explanation as to why the inventory would not be returned (discarded, etc.). Customers with questions were instructed to call 610-984-9414, For questions regarding this recall call 800-258-1946, ext 5067.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA including TX, NY, PA, and TN. Internationally to Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Poland, Russian Federation, and Taiwan.

Quantity

14