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FDA Devices recall · Reported December 24, 2014

Aesculap Miethke Shunt System, miniNAV Valve: The Miethke Shunt System is intended to shunt cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the lateral ventricles of the brain into the peritoneum.

Aesculap Inc. (AIC (USA)) initiated a recall of Miethke Shunt System accessories due to missing patients' labels for the miniNAV (FV660T). There are no patient injuries resulting …

Recall #
Z-0814-2015
Affected scope
4
Initiated
November 11, 2014
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Aesculap, Inc. recalled Aesculap Miethke Shunt System, miniNAV Valve: The Miethke Shunt System is intended to shu… - a low-severity action.

Aesculap Miethke Shunt System, miniNAV Valve: The Miethke Shunt System is intended to shu… was recalled by Aesculap, Inc. in December 24, 2014. Reason: Aesculap Inc. (AIC (USA)) initiated a recall of Miethke Shunt System accessories due to missing patients' lab…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0814-2015 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Aesculap, Inc. issued this low-severity FDA Devices recall-Aesculap Inc. (AIC (USA)) initiated a recall of Miethke Shunt System accessories due to missing patients' lab….

Low
severity level
4 units
affected scope
Class III
classification
December 24, 2014
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0814-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0814-2015) was formally reported on December 24, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on November 11, 2014. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), with a current status of Terminated. Aesculap, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Center Valley, PA. Federal records list the affected scope as 4.

The documented reason for this recall is: Aesculap Inc. (AIC (USA)) initiated a recall of Miethke Shunt System accessories due to missing patients' labels for the miniNAV (FV660T). There are no patient injuries resulting from this issue. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Distributed in OK, and WI.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified low severity.

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Severity

Low

Affected scope

4

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

Aesculap Miethke Shunt System, miniNAV Valve: The Miethke Shunt System is intended to shunt cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the lateral ventricles of the brain into the peritoneum.

Reason for recall

Aesculap Inc. (AIC (USA)) initiated a recall of Miethke Shunt System accessories due to missing patients' labels for the miniNAV (FV660T). There are no patient injuries resulting from this issue.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Low (Class III)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-0814-2015
Date reported December 24, 2014
Date initiated November 11, 2014
Recalling firm Aesculap, Inc.
Firm location Center Valley, PA
Affected scope 4
Distribution Distributed in OK, and WI.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

4 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Aesculap Miethke Shunt System, miniNAV Valve: The Miethke Shunt System is intended to shunt cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the lateral ventricles of the brain into the peritoneum.. Recalled by Aesculap, Inc.. Units affected: 4.
Why was this product recalled?
Aesculap Inc. (AIC (USA)) initiated a recall of Miethke Shunt System accessories due to missing patients' labels for the miniNAV (FV660T). There are no patient injuries resulting from this issue.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 24, 2014. Severity: Low. Recall number: Z-0814-2015.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Distributed in OK, and WI..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-0814-2015) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported December 24, 2014. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.