FDA Recall Terminated

ProSpace Peek Implant 5 degree x 8.5 x 22 mm The device is intended for vertebral body replacement or intervertebral body fusion to aid in the surgical correction or stabilization of the spine. The Aesculap PEEK Spinal Implant System is indicated for use in the thoracolumbar spine (T1 to L5) for partial or total replacement of a collapsed, damaged, or unstable vertebral body due to tumor or trauma to achieve anterior decompression of the spinal cord and neural tissues, and to restore the height of a collapsed vertebral body.

Recall: Z-1806-2013 · Initiated June 18, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1806-2013
Event Number
65703
Firm
Aesculap, Inc.
FEI Number
2916714
Product Code
MAX
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Employee error
Initiated
June 18, 2013
Posted
July 25, 2013
Terminated
January 13, 2014
Address
3773 Corporate Pkwy, Center Valley, PA, 18034-8217

Description

ProSpace Peek Implant 5 degree x 8.5 x 22 mm The device is intended for vertebral body replacement or intervertebral body fusion to aid in the surgical correction or stabilization of the spine. The Aesculap PEEK Spinal Implant System is indicated for use in the thoracolumbar spine (T1 to L5) for partial or total replacement of a collapsed, damaged, or unstable vertebral body due to tumor or trauma to achieve anterior decompression of the spinal cord and neural tissues, and to restore the height of a collapsed vertebral body.

Reason

Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC initiated a recall of the Aesculap Prospace PEEK 5 degree Implant - 8 x 8.5 x 22 mm (SN038P) because the device is incorrectly etched with an 8 degree lordosis instead of a 5 degree lordosis. The device is labeled correctly, only the etching of the implant may be incorrect.

Action

Aesculap notified customers via email and phone on June 18, 2013, and were instructed to check their inventory and return affected product to Aesculap. Aesculap believes that the risk to patient is low. For further questions please call 1-800-234-9179.

Distribution

US Distribution including the states of NV and MI

Quantity

9