Aesculap Implant Systems LLC recalls Aesculap Caiman Articulating D5/360MM - An electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device for cutting/coagulation/ablat…

Recall date

March 21, 2023

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-1569-2023

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Aesculap Implant Systems LLC

Sold / distributed

US Nationwide distribution in the state of OH.

Why it was recalled

Potential for the spring to become loose and fall out of the device, if the spring falls out during a surgical procedure, it may enter the patient's body.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Aesculap Caiman Articulating D5/360MM - An electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device for cutting/coagulation/ablation during endoscopic (including laparoscopic, arthroscopic) surgery, and may in addition be intended for open surgery. Product Code: PL771SU