Events

Recall of ELAN 4

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
    79068
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0620-2018
  • Event Initiated Date
    2017-09-05
  • Event Status
    Open, Classified
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=161271
  • 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
    Drills, burrs, trephines & accessories (simple, powered) - Product Code HBE
  • Reason
    Elan 4 burr/blade accessories were marketed without 510(k) premarket notification clearance.
  • Action
    Notifications were sent requesting the customers immediately discontinue use and quarantine affected products. The notification explains that a sales representative will visit the facilities to remove affected product and return it to the firm.

Device

ELAN 4
  • Model / Serial
    All lots, Model Number: GP188R GP189R GP344R GP345R GP346R GP347R GP348R GP349R US804R US805R US806R US828R US829R US830R
  • Product Classification
    Neurological Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Distributed to 4 hospitals in the following states: NM, OH, TX, WV
  • Product Description
    ELAN 4 Drill: ELAN 4 1-RING TWIST DRILL D1.5 || ELAN 4 1-RING TWIST DRILL D2.0 || ELAN 4 2-RING TWIST DRILL D1,0/4,0MM || ELAN 4 2-RING TWIST DRILL D1,1/4,0MM || ELAN 4 2-RING TWIST DRILL D1,2/4,0MM || ELAN 4 2-RING TWIST DRILL D1,5/4,0MM || ELAN 4 2-RING TWIST DRILL D1,5 || ELAN 4 2-RING TWIST DRILL D2,0 || ELAN 4 2-RING WIRE PASS DRILL D1.0 || ELAN 4 2-RING WIRE PASS DRILL D1.5 || ELAN 4 2-RING WIRE PASS DRILL D2.0 || ELAN 4 2-RING WIRE PASS DRILL D1.0 || ELAN 4 2-RING WIRE PASS DRILL D1.5 || ELAN 4 2-RING WIRE PASS DRILL D2.0
  • 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