Aesculap Implant Systems LLC: Medical Device Recall in 2022 - (Recall #: Z-1447-2022)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2022.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

AESCULAP S4 Cervical Cross Connector L 33-42mm, S4C CROSS CONNECTOR VARIABLE 33-42MM, product code SW116T. Used in spinal fusion surgery.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: September 8, 2020

Date Posted: July 27, 2022

Recall Number: Z-1447-2022

Event ID: 90502

Reason for Recall:

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.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 20

Code Information:

UDI-DI: 04038653362332

Distribution Pattern:

United States Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, CO, IL, IN, MI, NC, NV, OH, PA, SC, TX & WY.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated