FDA Recall Terminated

aap Implante AG, Lambotte chisel, 20 mm, REF IU 3000-20 Product Usage: Surgical instruments are intended to aid in the insertion of bone plates and screws as well as for reduction and support during orthopedic surgeries. If not otherwise specified, instruments are intended for multiple use.

Recall: Z-1019-2019 · Initiated January 11, 2019

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1019-2019
Event Number
82159
Firm
AAP Implantate Ag Lorenzweg 5 Berlin Germany
FEI Number
3001406084
Product Code
KDG
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process design
Initiated
January 11, 2019
Terminated
May 26, 2022

Description

aap Implante AG, Lambotte chisel, 20 mm, REF IU 3000-20 Product Usage: Surgical instruments are intended to aid in the insertion of bone plates and screws as well as for reduction and support during orthopedic surgeries. If not otherwise specified, instruments are intended for multiple use.

Reason

There is the potential for the Lambotte chisel to break at the welded piece parts of the chisel body and knocking plate.

Action

The firm initiated the recall on 01/11/2019 by email and fax. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to: 1. Please immediately remove all products/articles of the affected lot numbers from your stock to secure any further use. 2. With this letter you will receive a confirmation form, please complete it completely, sign it and send it back to us immediately after receiving this information. If you do not have any affected products, please fill out the confirmation form and fax lt to 0049 (0) 30 750 19 111 or mail it to [email protected]. 3. Please return all affected products/articles immediately to us.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the state of Texas and country of Germany

Quantity

25 units