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FDA Device recall Z-0448-2016

Tray Set containing multiple instruments and may contain the flexible bone awl, flexible drill and/or flexible screw driver in varying amou…

On 2015-12-30 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Tray Set containing multiple instruments and may contain the flexible bone awl, flexible drill and/or flexible screw driver in varying amou… by Aesculap, citing the flexible shaft of the instruments may break during orthopedic spinal surgery. There is a risk of a delay in surgery or that a fragment from the shaft could be left in a patient.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0448-2016
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2015-11-10
Published2015-12-30
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanyAesculap
DistributionUS

Product

Tray Set containing multiple instruments and may contain the flexible bone awl, flexible drill and/or flexible screw driver in varying amounts depending on order. Tray set is not sealed. These instruments are intended for use during the implantations of the A-Space SIBD and Arcadius XP L systems. Tray catalog number is: Tray designated as ST0485-037.

Reason

The flexible shaft of the instruments may break during orthopedic spinal surgery. There is a risk of a delay in surgery or that a fragment from the shaft could be left in a patient.

Identifiers

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Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0448-2016%22

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