AESCULAP S4 Cervical Cross Connector, L26mm, S4C CROSS… recallZ-1445-2022 · Aesculap Implant Systems LLC · initiated Sep 8, 2020
Terminated
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Why it was recalled
Insufficient clamping force of the cross connectors in the spinal surgical system which may lead to movement of the connectors on the rods and/or microparticle abrasion.
FDA root cause category: Device Design
What the company is doing
An Urgent Medical Device Removal Notification issued September 08, 2020 sent via USPS certified mail. The notice identifies the affected part numbers S4C CROSS CONNECTOR SW112T, SW113T, SW114T, SW115T, SW116T and SW117T and asks distributors and customers to identify existing inventory, quarantine, and return affected inventory. If further distributed, identify and notify customers. The notice includes an acknowledgement form to be completed and returned to Aesculap Inc. via email at [email protected]. Questions are to be directed to Lindsay Chromiak, Manager, QA Compliance and Vigilance (610) 984-9072.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-1445-2022
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated by the company
- Sep 8, 2020
- Recalling firm
- Aesculap Implant Systems LLC
- Quantity
- 24
- Product code
- NKB
- FDA submissions
- K062012
- Distribution
- United States Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, CO, IL, IN, MI, NC, NV, OH, PA, SC, TX & WY.
Product description
AESCULAP S4 Cervical Cross Connector, L26mm, S4C CROSS CONNECTOR FIXED 26MM, product code SW114T. Used in spinal fusion surgery.
Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)
UDI-DI: 04038653362318
Devices named in this recall
1 device in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.
- AESCULAP SW114TAesculap AG · Orthosis, spinal pedicle fixation, for degenerative disc disease1 recall0 reports
Other products in the same recall event
The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 90502).
- Z-1443-2022 · TerminatedAESCULAP S4 Cervical Cross Connector L22mm, S4C CROSS CONNECTOR FIXED 22MM, product code SW112T. Used in spinal fusion surgery.
- Z-1444-2022 · TerminatedAESCULAP S4 Cervical Cross Connector L24mm, S4C CROSS CONNECTOR FIXED 24MM, product code SWT113T. Used in spinal fusion surgery.
- Z-1446-2022 · TerminatedAESCULAP S4 Cervical Cross Connector L 28-33mm, S4C CROSS CONNECTOR VARIABLE 28-33MM, SW115T. Used in spinal fusion surgery.
- Z-1447-2022 · TerminatedAESCULAP S4 Cervical Cross Connector L 33-42mm, S4C CROSS CONNECTOR VARIABLE 33-42MM, product code SW116T. Used in spinal fusion surgery.
- Z-1448-2022 · TerminatedAESCULAP S4 Cervical Cross Connector L 42-58mm, S4C CROSS CONNECTOR VARIABLE 42-58MM, product code SW117T. Used in spinal fusion surgery.
Sources and updates
- Recall record: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · View the FDA recall notice ↗
- Devices: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Devices are linked when their identifier (with a valid check digit) appears in the recall's code information.
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Text above is shown as published by the FDA.
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