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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

ROSA Brain, 3.0.0 The device is intended for the spatial positioning and orientation of instrument holders or tool guides to be used by neurosurgeons to guide standard neurosurgical instruments (biopsy needle, stimulation or recording electrode, endoscope). The device is indicated for any neurosurgical procedure in which the use of stereotactic surgery may be appropriate.

Reported: August 9, 2017 Initiated: October 11, 2016 #Z-2868-2017

Product Description

ROSA Brain, 3.0.0 The device is intended for the spatial positioning and orientation of instrument holders or tool guides to be used by neurosurgeons to guide standard neurosurgical instruments (biopsy needle, stimulation or recording electrode, endoscope). The device is indicated for any neurosurgical procedure in which the use of stereotactic surgery may be appropriate.

Reason for Recall

Complaint of the head holder connector locking up mechanically when tightened.

Details

Recalling Firm
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Units Affected
20 units (16 US, 4 OUS)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US including CA, FL, MA, MN, NC, NY, OH, PA, DC; Foreign - Australia, and France
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
ROSA Brain, 3.0.0 The device is intended for the spatial positioning and orientation of instrument holders or tool guides to be used by neurosurgeons to guide standard neurosurgical instruments (biopsy needle, stimulation or recording electrode, endoscope). The device is indicated for any neurosurgical procedure in which the use of stereotactic surgery may be appropriate.. Recalled by Zimmer Biomet, Inc.. Units affected: 20 units (16 US, 4 OUS).
Why was this product recalled?
Complaint of the head holder connector locking up mechanically when tightened.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 9, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2868-2017.