Aesculap, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-0805-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2013.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Aesculap(R) - Miethke Shunt System, FT040T - Control Reservoir Set w/Distal Catheter and FT075P 0 Ventric Cathet, w/Stylet and RT-ANG Guide Central Nervous System Shunt and Components intended to shunt cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the lateral ventricles of the brain into the peritoneum.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: June 4, 2012

Date Posted: February 20, 2013

Recall Number: Z-0805-2013

Event ID: 63244

Reason for Recall:

The deflector may not move freely on the ventricular catheter. The deflector comes pre-positioned at the 5 cm mark on the catheter. In some cases the surgeon will want to adjust the deflector to a different location on the catheter before placing it in the ventricle. There is a small percentage of cases where aggressively attempting to adjust the deflector has a potential to cause the catheter

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 11

Code Information:

Lots 4503489878, 4503792749, 4503682927, 4503508385, 4503789879, 4503800248 and 4503682935.

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide Distribution including MI, PA and TX.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated