FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA)
Aesculap Implant Systems LLC: NS357R Vega PS Tibia Trial/Preparation Plateau size T4 (Component of the Vega Knee System Set #ST0468) The affected part is provided in the Vega Knee System Set #ST0468. The Vega Knee System is used for reconstruction of the diseased knee joint.
- Recall number
- Z-0591-2018
- Recalling firm
- Aesculap Implant Systems LLC
- Product
- NS357R Vega PS Tibia Trial/Preparation Plateau size T4 (Component of the Vega Knee System Set #ST0468) The affected part is provided in the Vega Knee System Set #ST0468. The Vega Knee System is used for reconstruction of the diseased knee joint.
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- 2017-08-10
- Posted
- 2018-02-12
- Terminated
- 2018-08-08
- Reason
- The NS357R Vega PS Tibia Trial/Preparation Plateau size T4 may be incorrectly labeled. If the incorrect size trial is used the potential risk is implantation of the incorrect implant size which may lead to injury of ligaments, pain and possible revision surgery.
- Root cause
- Mixed-up of materials/components
- Action
- On August 21, 2017 an Urgent Medical Device Recall notification was issued titled "NS357R Tibia Trial Plateau" asking distributors to inspect Sets #0468 and follow the inspection instructions on the customer notification letter and immediately remove the affected part and return to Aesculap Implant Systems. Questions or concerns can be directed to Customer Service at 314-551-5998
- Quantity
- 13 Units
- Distribution
- USA (nationwide)
- Lot, serial or model codes
- The product is located in the Vega Tibia preparation Tray (NS803) in the Vega Instrument Set (ST0468).
- 510(k) numbers
- not on file
- PMA numbers
- not on file
- Product code
- HWT
- Firm FEI
- 2916714
- Firm city
- Center Valley
- Firm state
- PA
- Firm country
- not on file
Where this comes from
- Register
- FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA)
- Publisher
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)
- File
- device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip
- sha256
- b87518bfe2e8
- Size
- 288210821 bytes
- Published
- 2026-09-28
- Read
- 2026-09-29T08:25:23.626Z
- Source file
- Source file retained · verify
- Refresh due
- 2026-10-06
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FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA) (U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)), device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip, sha256 b87518bfe2e8, published 2026-09-28