Recall Z-2146-2023

Aesculap Implant Systems LLC · initiated May 18, 2023

Class II Open, Classified

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

Aesculap Surgical Needle, straight, 3 1/2", (90 mm), 13GA, width: 2,400 mm, non-sterile, reusable Article Number: MD610

Codes / lots: GUIDID: 04046963469054 Lot Number: 22002834

Reason for recall

Incorrect product code marked on the product, etched with product code MD611, however; the correct product code is MD610.

FDA-determined cause: Labeling Change Control

Action taken

Aesculap Inc, a B. Braun company issued Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification Letter dated 5/18/23. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: Review the Device Recall Notification in its entirety and ensure that all users in your organization of the above-mentioned product, and all concerned persons are informed about this voluntary product recall. 2. Determine your current inventory of the affected product within your facility. (See for instructions in identifying impacted devices.) 3. Cease use and quarantine product subject to recall. 4. Utilizing the attached "Product Recall Acknowledgement Form", record the total number of individual impacted pieces. If you have no inventory remaining, please enter zero (0) on the form. 5. Return the completed "Product Recall Acknowledgement Form" to Aesculap, Inc. Product Quality Excellence department by emailing the form to PA OualityAssurance.BBMUS Service@bbraunusa.com or faxing the form to (610) 849-1197 within two weeks of receipt, even if the total inventory in your possession is zero (0). 6. Once Aesculap, Inc. receives your acknowledgement form, a customer support representative will contact you with instructions on how to return any impacted pieces in your possession. Complete the acknowledgment form. Included with letter Instructions for Identifying Affected MD610 etched as MD611.

Details

Recall number
Z-2146-2023
Initiated
May 18, 2023
Posted by FDA
July 14, 2023
Product code
HXK – Holder, Needle; Orthopedic
Quantity
7 units
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of DC, MO, PA, TX.
Recalling firm
Aesculap Implant Systems LLC, Center Valley, PA

Official FDA recall record