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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

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

Z-1569-2023

March 21, 2023

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Aesculap Implant Systems LLC
Event
Event 92079
Status
Ongoing
Classification
Class II
Quantity
6 pieces
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1569-2023

Official wording

Reason: 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.

Code information: UDI-DI: 04046964837340 Lot Number: 52785146

Distribution pattern: US Nationwide distribution in the state of OH.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    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.