Events

Recall of Device Recall UNITRAC Pneumatic Retraction Arm

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
    65952
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0031-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-07-16
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-10-21
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-08-26
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=121001
  • 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
    Retractor - Product Code GAD
  • Reason
    Changes were implemented to the unitrac instructions for use to ensure safe use and potentially extend the life of the product. this included recommending the use of sterile cover jg901 and new quick release coupling rt02or to eliminate the need to sterilize the unitrac and a functional check was added prior to use to ensure optimal functionality of the unitrac system.
  • Action
    A letter dated July 16, 2013 was sent requesting users to review the new instructions for use in their entirety, sign the attached Hospital Acknowledgment form and return to Aesculap. An Aesculap representative would be in contact to provide an in-service regarding the process for set-up of the Sterile Cover and required Functional Check. Discontinuation of use and repair of the device was recommended if the joints did not move freely or if the set position drifts during the Functional Check.

Device

Device Recall UNITRAC Pneumatic Retraction Arm
  • Model / Serial
    RT040R, all lot numbers
  • Product Classification
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution.
  • Product Description
    UNITRAC Pneumatic Retraction Arm. || A support arm used to hold surgical instruments during surgical procedures.
  • 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