ROSA Brain — Class II medical device recall Z-2868-2017
Terminated recall by Zimmer Biomet, Inc., reported 2017-08-09, distributed in CA, DC, FL, MA, MN, NC, NY, OH…. Complaint of the head holder connector locking up mechanically when tightened.
| Recall number | Z-2868-2017 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Zimmer Biomet, Inc., Warsaw, IN, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2016-10-11 |
| Classified | 2017-08-03 |
| Reported by FDA | 2017-08-09 |
| Terminated | 2020-06-29 |
| Distributed | CA, DC, FL, MA, MN, NC, NY, OH, PA |
| Countries outside the US | AU, FR |
| Serial numbers | BR16004, BR16005, BR16006, BR16009, BR16010, BR16011, BR16012, BR16013, BR16014, BR16015, BR16016, BR16017, BR16018, BR16021, BR16023, BR16024 |
Product
ROSA Brain, 3.0.0 The device is intended for the spatial positioning and orientation of instrument holders or tool guides to be used by neurosurgeons to guide standard neurosurgical instruments (biopsy needle, stimulation or recording electrode, endoscope). The device is indicated for any neurosurgical procedure in which the use of stereotactic surgery may be appropriate.
Reason for recall
Complaint of the head holder connector locking up mechanically when tightened.
Machine access
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