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GP161R; ELAN 4 1-RING DIAMOND BURR COARSE D2.0; GP162R; ELAN 4 1-RING DIAMOND BURR+ COARSE D2.0; GP163R; ELAN 4 1-RING D

FDA device recall Z-2087-2017 · posted 2017-04-24 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Aesculap Implant Systems LLC
Reason for recall
Diamond particulates may break off the burr and fall into the surgical site. If the particles are not detected and are not removed from the surgical site a foreign body reaction may occur. These particulates could also lead to mechanically induced soft tissue damage.
Action taken
On April 7, 2017 8 Hospitals, 3 distributors and 11 sales reps were sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter. Letters were sent UPS overnight. Customers were asked to immediately discontinue use and return the product to Aesculap, Inc.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
GEY
Quantity affected
Total of all burrs - 608 units
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution - CA, IL, NY, PA, TN, TX
Date initiated
2017-03-28
Date posted
2017-04-24
Date terminated
2018-02-06
Location
Center Valley, PA

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