Aesculap Caiman Articulating D5/360MM — Class II medical device recall Z-1569-2023
Ongoing recall by Aesculap Implant Systems LLC, reported 2023-05-17, distributed nationwide. Potential for the spring to become loose and fall out of the device, if the spring falls out during a surgical
| Recall number | Z-1569-2023 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Aesculap Implant Systems LLC, Center Valley, PA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2023-03-21 |
| Classified | 2023-05-05 |
| Reported by FDA | 2023-05-17 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 6 units |
| UPC / GTIN / UDI-DI | 04046964837340 |
| Lot numbers | 52785146 |
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 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.
Machine access
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