Aesculap Inc Recalls
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Metha(R) Hip System Cobalt Chrome (CoCr) Metha Modular Neck Adapters used with the Metha Modular Short Hip Stems. Aesculap AG. Intended to replace a hip joint
Aesculap Implant Systems received a notification from the manufacturer, Aesculap, AG of a fractured CoCr neck adapter.
AESCULAP Implant Systems sent an "Important Recall Notification" letter dated to all affected customers. The informed customers of a complaint received where fractured CoCR adapter was found and to return any affected product to the firm. The reason for the fracture is currently under investigation. While the firm is trying to determine the root cause of the fracture, they will be offering the Metha non-modular short hip implants to their customers. Customers are asked to return an Inventory Sheet to AESCULAP. For additional information on this recall call (610) 984-9239 or (610) 984-9300.
Aesculap MicroSpeed Uni Control Box, Part #GD670 Intended for high speed cutting, sawing, drilling and manipulation of soft tissue and bone in the fields of Spine, ENT, Neuro and Maxillo facial Surgery.
Potential safety issue in that the control box can misinterpret the information sent from the low speed motor if the control magnet inside the motor changes its posthion.
AESCULAP sent an IMPORTANT CORRECTION NOTICE letter dated November 22, 2010, to all affected consignees. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action the consignee should take. Consignees were instructed to not use the motors for thread cutting and removal of screws. If any unusual reactions of any cutting tools were observed consignees should check to ensure that the motor is not running in the opposite direction. If any error message is displayed, consigness were instructed to not use the motor. Consignees were also instructed to check both directions of running before use and do not use a motor which produces an error message in one direction. Aesculap would be providing all customers with a software update to the MicroSpeed Uni control box either by the unit being returned to Aesculap for update or by firm representative doing the upgrade on site at their facility. For questions regarding this recall call 800-258-1946 x5254 or 800-258-1946 x5267.
Caspar Titanium Aneurysm Clip Appliers, Catalog No/Part #: FT420T, Casper Applier F/Mini Ti-Clipsstr 146 mm, Aesculap, Inc., Center Valley, PA. 18034
Breakage: the inner rod of the applier may corrode and break
The recalling firm issued an Import Recall Notice, on or about December 18, 2007, to all their customers to inform them of the problem and the need to return the devices .