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Medical device recalls 2018

The ELAN 4 Air System is intended for high speed cutting — Class II medical device recall Z-0623-2018

Terminated recall by Aesculap Implant Systems LLC, reported 2018-02-21, distributed nationwide. The ELAN 4 Air System was released to the market place prior to an authorized FDA 510K clearance. This issue d

Recall numberZ-0623-2018
Product typeMedical device
ClassificationClass II
StatusTerminated
Voluntary or mandatedVoluntary
Recalling firmAesculap Implant Systems LLC, Center Valley, PA, United States
Recall initiated2017-09-01
Classified2018-02-15
Reported by FDA2018-02-21
Terminated2019-04-03
DistributedNationwide (US)
Quantity167 units

Product

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.

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).

Machine access

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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report via openFDA (CC0). Structured by Data Foundry (recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-26. Not affiliated with or endorsed by FDA. Not medical or legal advice.