AESCULAP S4 Cervical Cross Connector L24mm, S4C CROSS CONNECTOR FIXED 24MM, product code SWT113T. Used in spinal fusion surgery.
- Company
- Aesculap Implant Systems Llc
- Recall Initiated
- September 8, 2020
- Terminated
- April 10, 2024
- Recall Number
- Z-1444-2022
- Quantity
- 24
- Firm Location
- Center Valley, PA
Reason for Recall
Insufficient clamping force of the cross connectors in the spinal surgical system which may lead to movement of the connectors on the rods and/or microparticle abrasion.
Distribution
United States Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, CO, IL, IN, MI, NC, NV, OH, PA, SC, TX & WY.
Lot / Code Info
UDI-DI: 04038653362301
Root Cause
Device Design
Action Taken
An Urgent Medical Device Removal Notification issued September 08, 2020 sent via USPS certified mail. The notice identifies the affected part numbers S4C CROSS CONNECTOR SW112T, SW113T, SW114T, SW115T, SW116T and SW117T and asks distributors and customers to identify existing inventory, quarantine, and return affected inventory. If further distributed, identify and notify customers. The notice includes an acknowledgement form to be completed and returned to Aesculap Inc. via email at qa-recalls@aesculapusa.com. Questions are to be directed to Lindsay Chromiak, Manager, QA Compliance and Vigilance (610) 984-9072.