FDA Recall Terminated

Aesculap SIBD 4 degree Trial Implant (SJ768T-US) and Aesculap SIBD 9 degree Trial Implant (SJ780T-US) Product Usage: The Aesculap Implant Systems SIBD Trial Implant instruments assist the surgeon in selecting the correct size implant for the patient

Recall: Z-2114-2012 · Initiated July 12, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2114-2012
Event Number
62626
Firm
Aesculap Implant Systems LLC
FEI Number
2916714
Product Code
HWT
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Employee error
Initiated
July 12, 2012
Posted
July 31, 2012
Terminated
February 22, 2013
Address
3773 Corporate Pkwy, Center Valley, PA, 18034-8217

Description

Aesculap SIBD 4 degree Trial Implant (SJ768T-US) and Aesculap SIBD 9 degree Trial Implant (SJ780T-US) Product Usage: The Aesculap Implant Systems SIBD Trial Implant instruments assist the surgeon in selecting the correct size implant for the patient

Reason

The 4 degree and 9 degree trial instruments (SJ768T-US/SJ780T-US) are correctly dimensioned, but the part number etched on the instrument may be incorrect. The 4 degree trial instrument (SJ768T-US) may be marked with the incorrect part number of the 9 degree trail instrument (SJ780T-US) and the 9 degree trial instrument (SJ780T-US) may be marked with the incorrect part number of the 4 degree tria

Action

Aesculap sent an Important Product Removal Notification letter dated July 11, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter instructed customers to return the affected product by contacting their local sales representative or the customer service department at 1-866-229-3002 for a Returned Goods Request )RGR) number. Customers were asked to complete and return the Distribution Inventory Sheet. For questions call 610-984-9260 or 610-984-9274.

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution - including the states of CO, OH, OK and TX.

Quantity

5