Recall Z-1569-2023— Aesculap Implant Systems LLC

Class II · Ongoing

Class II FDA medical device recall by Aesculap Implant Systems LLC, initiated 2023-03-21. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K183180. Product: Aesculap Caiman Articulating D5/360MM - An electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device for cutting/coagulation/ablation during endoscopic (including laparoscopic, arthroscopic) surgery, and may in addition be intended for open surgery. Product Code: PL771SU. Reason: Potential for the spring to become loose and fall out of the device, if the spring falls out during a surgical procedure, it may enter the patient's body..

Recalling firm
Aesculap Implant Systems LLC
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Initiated
2023-03-21
Firm location
Center Valley, PA, United States

510(k) clearances named in this recall

1 on FDA's record

K-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.

Product description

Aesculap Caiman Articulating D5/360MM - An electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device for cutting/coagulation/ablation during endoscopic (including laparoscopic, arthroscopic) surgery, and may in addition be intended for open surgery. Product Code: PL771SU

Reason for recall

Potential for the spring to become loose and fall out of the device, if the spring falls out during a surgical procedure, it may enter the patient's body.

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