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Aesculap Arcadius XP L Trial Insertion Instrument (ME020R/ME020R-US)

FDA device recall Z-0361-2014 · posted 2013-11-19 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Aesculap, Inc.
Reason for recall
The trial insertion instrument may disassemble during use due to a potentially weak weld on then trial inserter shaft block area located near the thumb wheel.
Action taken
An Important Product Removal Notification dated September 20, 2013 was sent to customers.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
LXH
Quantity affected
30
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) GA, TN, CA, WY, NV, TX, OK, OH, and IL; and internationally to Canada.
Date initiated
2013-09-20
Date posted
2013-11-19
Date terminated
2014-12-16
Location
Center Valley, PA

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