Events

Recall of Device Recall Aesculap S4 Element 4.5mm Polyaxial Screws

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Aesculap Implant Systems LLC.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    62842
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2333-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2012-07-25
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-09-07
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-03-18
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=111846
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Orthosis, spinal pedicle fixation, for degenerative disc disease - Product Code NKB
  • Reason
    There is a possibility that the screw channel that holds the rod in place may be out of tolerance. when the depth of the channel is not deep enough, the rod may not be able to provide ample compression on the insert preventing the screw head from locking down to the bone screw.
  • Action
    Aesculap sent an "IMPORTANT PRODUCT REMOVAL NOTIFICATION" letter dated July 25, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. A Distribution Inventory Sheet was attached for customers to complete and return with the affected product. Contact the firm at (610) 984-9275 for questions regarding this recall.

Device

Device Recall Aesculap S4 Element 4.5mm Polyaxial Screws
  • Model / Serial
    All distributed lots and serial numbers
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution-including the states of IL, MN, NV, OK, and TX.
  • Product Description
    Aesculap S4 Element 4.5mm Polyaxial Screws (ST240T, ST241T, ST242T, ST243T, ST244T, and ST245T). || The S4 Spinal System is intended for anterior/anterolateral and posterior, non-cervical pedicle and non-pedicle fixation. Fixation is limited to skeletally mature patients and is intended to be used as an adjunct to fusion using autograft or allograft. The device is indicated for treatment of the following acute and chronic instabilities or deformities: 1 - degenerative disc disease, 2 - spondylolisthesis, 3 - trauma, 4 - spinal stenosis, 5 - deformities or curvatures, 6 - tumor, 7 - pseudoarthrosis, and 8 - failed previous fusion.
  • Manufacturer
    Aesculap Implant Systems LLC

Manufacturer

Aesculap Implant Systems LLC
  • Manufacturer Address
    Aesculap Implant Systems LLC, 3773 Corporate Pkwy, Center Valley PA 18034-8217
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Ludwig G. Braun Gmbh U. Co. Kg
  • Source
    USFDA