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FDA Device recall Z-2868-2017

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 neu…

On 2017-08-09 the FDA classified a Class II recall of 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 neu… by Zimmer Biomet, citing complaint of the head holder connector locking up mechanically when tightened.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-2868-2017
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2016-10-11
Published2017-08-09
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanyZimmer Biomet
DistributionCA, DC, FL, MA, MN, NC, NY, OH, PA

Product

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

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

Identifiers

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Device Listing No. D264591, Serial No. BR16004, BR16005, BR16006, BR16009, BR16010, BR16011, BR16012, BR16013, BR16014,…Device Listing No. D264591, Serial No. BR16004, BR16005, BR16006, BR16009, BR16010, BR16011, BR16012, BR16013, BR16014, BR16015, BR16016, BR16017, BR16018, BR16021, BR16023, BR16024.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2868-2017%22

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