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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

S4 Cervical (S4C) Revision Instruments (FW099R and FW101R). The S4C Revision Instruments assist in the removal of an occipital cervical screw during revision surgery.

Z-1934-2012

March 07, 2012

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Aesculap Implant Systems LLC
Event
Event 62240
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
15
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1934-2012

Official wording

Reason: Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC has initiated a voluntary removal of the S4 Cervical (S4C) Occiput Revision Instrument that is part of the S4C Occipital Instrument Set. The instruments may not thread into the screw properly during a revision surgery due to tolerance issues between the two instruments.

Code information: All distributed lot numbers and serial numbers

Distribution pattern: Nationwide distribution, including the states of CA, CO, IL, LA, NV, OH, and TX .

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC has initiated a voluntary removal of the S4 Cervical (S4C) Occiput Revision Instrument that is part of the S4C Occipital Instrument Set. The instruments may not thread into the screw properly during a revision surgery due to tolerance issues between the two instruments.