Aesculap, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2014 - (Recall #: Z-1676-2014)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2014.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Aesculap Inc.(AIC) Miethke Ventricular Catheter with Deflector/Miethke Shunt System The Miethke Shunt System is intended to shut cerebrospinal fluid from the lateral ventricles of the brain into the peritoneum.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: April 21, 2014

Date Posted: June 11, 2014

Recall Number: Z-1676-2014

Event ID: 68091

Reason for Recall:

AIC (USA) received information regarding 3 complaints in which the deflector did not move freely on the ventricular catheter.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 48

Code Information:

Catalog No: FV431T, FV434T, FV433T, FV459T, FV078P, FV494T, FV676T, FV324T Lot No: 4505150452,4505156642,4505164365,4505134636,4505150384,4505156634,4505246780,4505394315,4505150371,4505174213,4505187583,4505366616,4505134635,4505187582,4505134629,4505212089,4505199667,4505150340,4505171900,4505168804

Distribution Pattern:

US Distribution including the states of PA, KY, NY, RI, SC, KS, TX, CT, TN and WA.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated