The ELAN 4 Air System is intended for high speed cutting, sawing and drilling of bone in fields of Spine, ENT, Neuro, and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    ELAN 4 Air System ST0607 ELAN 4 Air Control Set ST0608 ELAN 4 Air Neuro Crani Set ST0609 ELAN 4 Air Spine Set ST06411 ELAN 4 Air HD Spine Set ST0614 ELAN 4 Air Micro Saw Set ST0615 ELAN 4 Air Hand Control Set ST0638 ELAN 4 Air Large Saw Set
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Aesculap Implant Systems LLC
Reason for Recall:
The ELAN 4 Air System was released to the market place prior to an authorized FDA 510K clearance. This issue does not affected sales outside the United States (OUS).
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

The ELAN 4 Air System is intended for high speed cutting, sawing and drilling of bone in fields of Spine, ENT, Neuro, and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

ELAN 4 Air System ST0607 ELAN 4 Air Control Set ST0608 ELAN 4 Air Neuro Crani Set ST0609 ELAN 4 Air Spine Set ST06411 ELAN 4 Air HD Spine Set ST0614 ELAN 4 Air Micro Saw Set ST0615 ELAN 4 Air Hand Control Set ST0638 ELAN 4 Air Large Saw Set

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0623-2018

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