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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

ProSpace Peek Implant 5 degree x 8.5 x 22 mm The device is intended for vertebral body replacement or intervertebral body fusion to aid in the surgical correction or stabilization of the spine. The Aesculap PEEK Spinal Implant System is indicated for use in the thoracolumbar spine (T1 to L5) for partial or total replacement of a collapsed, damaged, or unstable vertebral body due to tumor or trauma to achieve anterior decompression of the spinal cord and neural tissues, and to restore the hei

Reported: July 31, 2013 Initiated: June 18, 2013 #Z-1806-2013

Product Description

ProSpace Peek Implant 5 degree x 8.5 x 22 mm The device is intended for vertebral body replacement or intervertebral body fusion to aid in the surgical correction or stabilization of the spine. The Aesculap PEEK Spinal Implant System is indicated for use in the thoracolumbar spine (T1 to L5) for partial or total replacement of a collapsed, damaged, or unstable vertebral body due to tumor or trauma to achieve anterior decompression of the spinal cord and neural tissues, and to restore the height of a collapsed vertebral body.

Reason for Recall

Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC initiated a recall of the Aesculap Prospace PEEK 5 degree Implant - 8 x 8.5 x 22 mm (SN038P) because the device is incorrectly etched with an 8 degree lordosis instead of a 5 degree lordosis. The device is labeled correctly, only the etching of the implant may be incorrect.

Details

Recalling Firm
Aesculap, Inc.
Units Affected
9
Distribution
US Distribution including the states of NV and MI
Location
Center Valley, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
ProSpace Peek Implant 5 degree x 8.5 x 22 mm The device is intended for vertebral body replacement or intervertebral body fusion to aid in the surgical correction or stabilization of the spine. The Aesculap PEEK Spinal Implant System is indicated for use in the thoracolumbar spine (T1 to L5) for partial or total replacement of a collapsed, damaged, or unstable vertebral body due to tumor or trauma to achieve anterior decompression of the spinal cord and neural tissues, and to restore the height of a collapsed vertebral body.. Recalled by Aesculap, Inc.. Units affected: 9.
Why was this product recalled?
Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC initiated a recall of the Aesculap Prospace PEEK 5 degree Implant - 8 x 8.5 x 22 mm (SN038P) because the device is incorrectly etched with an 8 degree lordosis instead of a 5 degree lordosis. The device is labeled correctly, only the etching of the implant may be incorrect.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 31, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1806-2013.