ELAN 4 Blade: ELAN 4 1-RING PIN CUTTER D1.0 ELAN 4 1-RING NEURO CUTTER+ SOFT D1.5 ELAN 4 1-RING...
FDA Device Recall #Z-0621-2018 — Class II — September 5, 2017
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | Z-0621-2018 |
| Classification | Class II — Moderate risk |
| Date Initiated | September 5, 2017 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Aesculap Implant Systems LLC |
| Location | Center Valley, PA |
| Product Type | Devices |
| Quantity | 6211 |
Product Description
ELAN 4 Blade: ELAN 4 1-RING PIN CUTTER D1.0 ELAN 4 1-RING NEURO CUTTER+ SOFT D1.5 ELAN 4 1-RING NEURO CUTTER+ SOFT D2.0 ELAN 4 1-RING NEURO CUTTER+ SOFT D2.5 ELAN 4 1-RING NEURO CUTTER SOFT D3.0 ELAN 4 1-RING NEURO CUTTER+ SOFT D3.0 ELAN 4 1-RING NEURO CUTTER D2.0 ELAN 4 1-RING NEURO CUTTER D2.5 ELAN 4 1-RING NEURO CUTTER D3.0 ELAN 4 1-RING NEURO CUTTER TC D3.0 ELAN 4 1-RING NEURO CUTTER DIAM.D1.5 ELAN 4 1-RING NEURO CUTTER+ DIAM.D1.5 ELAN 4 1-RING NEURO CUTTER DIAM.D2.0 ELAN 4 1-RING NEURO CUTTER+ DIAM.D2.0 ELAN 4 1-RING NEURO CUTTER DIAM.D2.5 ELAN 4 1-RING NEURO CUTTER+ DIAM.D2.5 ELAN 4 1-RING NEURO CUTTER DIAM.D3.0 ELAN 4 1-RING NEURO CUTTER+ DIAM.D3.0 ELAN 4 1-RING NEURO CUTTER DIAM.D4.0 ELAN 4 1-RING NEURO CUTTER+ DIAM.D4.0 ELAN 4 2-RING CRANIOTOME CUTTER PAED ELAN 4 2-RING CRANIOTOME CUTTER STANDARD ELAN 4 2-RING CRANIOTOME CUTTER LONG ELAN 4 2-RING CRANIOTOME CUTTER PAED ELAN 4 2-RING CRANIOTOME CUTTER STANDARD ELAN 4 2-RING CRANIOTOME CUTTER LONG ELAN 4 2-RING NEURO CUTTER SOFT D2,0 ELAN 4 2-RING NEURO CUTTER SOFT D2,5 ELAN 4 2-RING NEURO CUTTER SOFT D3,0 ELAN 4 2-RING NEURO CUTTER+ SOFT D3,0 ELAN 4 2-RING NEURO CUTTER SOFT D3,0 ELAN 4 2-RING NEURO CUTTER TC D3,0 ELAN 4 2-RING NEURO CUTTER DIAM. D3,0 ELAN 4 2-RING NEURO CUTTER+ DIAM. D3,0 ELAN 4 2-RING DIAMOND DISC ELAN 4 2-RING SIDE CUTTER TC D3,0 SAW BLADE S sagittal 11/13/0,3 SAW BLADE S sagittal 15/5/0,3 SAW BLADE S sagittal 20/5/0,3 SAW BLADE S sagittal 20/10/0,3 SAW BLADE S sagittal 20/15/0,3 SAW BLADE S sagittal 25/5/0,3 SAW BLADE S sagittal 25/12/0,3 RECIPROCATING SAW BLADE MICRO 13/0.3 RECIPROCATING SAW BLADE MICRO 20/0.3 RECIPROCATING SAW BLADE MICRO 13/0.3 RECIPROCATING SAW BLADE MICRO 20/0.3 ELAN 4 1-RING NEURO CUTTER D1.5+ ELAN 4 1-RING NEURO CUTTER D2.0+ ELAN 4 1-RING NEURO CUTTER D2.5+ ELAN 4 1-RING NEURO CUTTER D3.0+ ELAN 4 1-RING SIDE CUTTING, CARBIDE D2.0 ELAN 4 1-RING NEURO PRECISE D1.5 ELAN 4 1-RING NEURO PRECISE D2.0 ELAN 4 1-RING NEURO PRECISE D2.5 ELAN 4 1-RING NEURO PRECISE D3.0 ELAN 4 2-RING ROUND TIP FISSURE, CARBIDE D0.8 ELAN 4 2-RING ROUND TIP FISSURE, CARBIDE D1.7 ELAN 4 NEURO PRECISE D 1.5
Reason for Recall
ELAN 4 burr/blade accessories were marketed without 510(k) premarket notification clearance.
Distribution Pattern
Distributed to 4 hospitals in the following states: NM, OH, TX, WV
Lot / Code Information
All lots, Model Number: GP190R GP201R GP202R GP203R GP204R GP205R GP208R GP209R GP210R GP210TC GP211R GP212R GP213R GP214R GP215R GP216R GP217R GP218R GP219R GP220R GP341R GP342R GP343R GP351R GP352R GP353R GP361R GP362R GP363R GP364R GP367R GP367TC GP370R GP371R GP398SU GP399TC-SU GP491R GP492R GP493R GP494R GP495R GP496R GP497R GP542R GP543R GP544R GP545R US779R US780R US781R US782R US784TC US792R US793R US794R US795R US798TC US799TC US800R
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Frequently Asked Questions
Contact your healthcare provider and the device manufacturer immediately. Check whether your specific model number and lot number are included in the recall scope. For external devices, stop using the affected product and arrange a replacement. For implanted devices, do not panic — removal is typically not required unless the risk assessment clearly indicates it. Your physician will guide you based on your individual clinical situation and the FDA's recommended actions. Report any adverse effects you may have experienced to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Class I recalls indicate a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from the defect. Class II recalls involve products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where serious consequences are remote. Class III recalls cover products not likely to cause any adverse health consequences, typically involving technical regulatory violations. The classification guides urgency — Class I recalls require immediate action, while Class III may simply involve returning a product or acknowledging a labeling change. Always read the specific recall notice for recommended patient actions.
Report problems with medical devices to the FDA through MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088 or online at FDA.gov/safety/medwatch. Healthcare facilities are required by law to report device-related serious injuries and deaths. Patients and consumers can also report voluntarily. Include the device name, manufacturer, model number, and a description of the problem and any patient outcome. Reports from patients and clinicians help the FDA identify emerging safety signals and may trigger investigations that lead to recalls of dangerous devices.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this device if you are affected by this recall. Contact your healthcare provider and the manufacturer immediately for guidance. Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch.