Events

Recall of Device Recall B. Braun AM Aesculap

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

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
    72853
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1043-2016
  • Event Initiated Date
    2015-11-30
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2016-10-13
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=142358
  • 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
    Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer/metal/polymer - Product Code JWH
  • Reason
    Aesculap inc. us has initiated a recall on tibial and femur extension sterile pressfit stem implant packaging that are used for columbus revision/enduro knee implants because it is labeled as cementless. us product is indicated in the us for use with bone cement only.
  • Action
    Aesculap sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter to Distributors and Sales Rep. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were notified to add the over label to product packaging. Telephone conferences with Distributors and Sales Rep reiterated need for representative to inform Surgical Handler of the label when providing product for review. Customers were instructed to complete the attached Product Correction Acknowledgement Form and return to Aesculap Quality Assurance department by faxing the form to 610-791-6882 or e-mail to val.strawn@aesculap.com, two (2) weeks of receipt, even if the total inventory in your possession is zero (0).

Device

Device Recall B. Braun AM Aesculap
  • Model / Serial
    All codes
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    US Nationwide Distribution
  • Product Description
    Columbus Revision Knee System, EnduRo Knee System || Product Usage: || The Columbus Revision Knee System and EnduRo Knee System are indicated for use in reconstruction of the diseased knee joint.
  • Manufacturer
    Aesculap, Inc.

Manufacturer

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