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Aesculap Implant Systems LLC: proSA Tool Set used to adjust and verify the proSA Adjustable Shunt System Shunt, central nervous system and components

Recall number
Z-0809-2018
Recalling firm
Aesculap Implant Systems LLC
Product
proSA Tool Set used to adjust and verify the proSA Adjustable Shunt System Shunt, central nervous system and components
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2017-09-21
Posted
not on file
Terminated
2018-08-08
Reason
A proSA adjusting pin used to adjust the proSA Adjustable Shunt System does not set the correct valve opening pressure.
Root cause
Process control
Action
Aesculap sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated September 21, 2017. 1. Review the Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification Letter in its entirety and ensure that all users in your organization and other concerned persons are informed about this recall and immediately quarantine the unit. 2. Determine the current inventory of the affected lot(s) within your facility. Please quarantine the product and do use. Do not destroy any affected product. A Sales Representative will come to your facility and remove the affected sets and provide you replacements. 3. Please complete the attached Product Recall Acknowledgement Response Form on the next page of this letter and record the total number of units in your possession. If you have no inventory remaining, please enter zero (0) on the form and reason WHY. The Sales Representative will return the form along with the affected product to: 4.The Sales Representative will contact Customer Service to order replacements sets and get a Recall RGR number to return the affected sets. For further questions, please call (610) 984-9414 Ext. 5414
Quantity
2
Distribution
US Distribution to PA.
Lot, serial or model codes
Batch #20034364 and #20034751
510(k) numbers
["K161853"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
JXG
Firm FEI
2916714
Firm city
Center Valley
Firm state
PA
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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