PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Tray Set containing multiple instruments and may contain the flexible bone awl, flexible drill and/or flexible screw driver in varying amounts depending on order. Tray set is not sealed. These instruments are intended for use during the implantations of the A-Space SIBD and Arcadius XP L systems. Tray catalog number is: Tray designated as ST0485-037.

Reported: December 30, 2015 Initiated: November 10, 2015 #Z-0448-2016

Product Description

Tray Set containing multiple instruments and may contain the flexible bone awl, flexible drill and/or flexible screw driver in varying amounts depending on order. Tray set is not sealed. These instruments are intended for use during the implantations of the A-Space SIBD and Arcadius XP L systems. Tray catalog number is: Tray designated as ST0485-037.

Reason for Recall

The flexible shaft of the instruments may break during orthopedic spinal surgery. There is a risk of a delay in surgery or that a fragment from the shaft could be left in a patient.

Details

Recalling Firm
Aesculap, Inc.
Units Affected
unknown
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and country of: Canada.
Location
Center Valley, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Tray Set containing multiple instruments and may contain the flexible bone awl, flexible drill and/or flexible screw driver in varying amounts depending on order. Tray set is not sealed. These instruments are intended for use during the implantations of the A-Space SIBD and Arcadius XP L systems. Tray catalog number is: Tray designated as ST0485-037.. Recalled by Aesculap, Inc.. Units affected: unknown.
Why was this product recalled?
The flexible shaft of the instruments may break during orthopedic spinal surgery. There is a risk of a delay in surgery or that a fragment from the shaft could be left in a patient.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 30, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0448-2016.