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Aesculap Implant Systems LLC: GN200 Caiman HF generators, electrosurgical, cutting & coagulation & accessories

Recall number
Z-1218-2017
Recalling firm
Aesculap Implant Systems LLC
Product
GN200 Caiman HF generators, electrosurgical, cutting & coagulation & accessories
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2017-01-09
Posted
2017-02-16
Terminated
2017-06-14
Reason
Generators may have a faulty component which could impact the proper functioning of the device.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action
Aesculap mailed an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated January 9, 2017, to all affected customers. The notification letter advised customers to discontinue use and quarantine the affected unit if found. Customers were asked to complete the enclosed Acknowledgement form, list the serial number in their possession and return via fax at the number that was provided in the notification. For further questions, please call (800) 258-1946.
Quantity
24 generators
Distribution
USA (nationwide Distribution).
Lot, serial or model codes
Serial # 1229 1897 1898 1900 1909 1911 1929 1930 1932 1934 1938 1993 1997 1998 1999 2000 2029 2030 2031 2032 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2168
510(k) numbers
["K151858"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
GEI
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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