For intraventricular indications mainly used for operations within the brain ventricles. Product Code: FF399R

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    UDI-DI: 04038653065547 Lot Numbers: 52750146 52753381, 52756472, 52768317, 52805655, 52812596, 52816570, 52823878, 52830872. Serial Numbers: 4281,4282, 4284,4288, 4289,4291, 4308,4309, 4310, 4312, 4313,4336, 4340,4341, 4342,4402, 4411, 4412, 4413,4414, 4422,4439, 4447,4449, 4450
  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:
Trocar manufactured with the shaft too long and does not meet manufacturing specifications. As a result, when used with the 30¿ neuroendoscope, a portion of the visual field is obscured.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

For intraventricular indications mainly used for operations within the brain ventricles. Product Code: FF399R

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

UDI-DI: 04038653065547 Lot Numbers: 52750146 52753381, 52756472, 52768317, 52805655, 52812596, 52816570, 52823878, 52830872. Serial Numbers: 4281,4282, 4284,4288, 4289,4291, 4308,4309, 4310, 4312, 4313,4336, 4340,4341, 4342,4402, 4411, 4412, 4413,4414, 4422,4439, 4447,4449, 4450

Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-2518-2023

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