Aesculap, Inc.: Medical Device Recalls in 2014

According to to data from the FDA, there were 6 medical device recalls made by Aesculap, Inc. in 2014. See the details of the recalls below.

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• Aesculap Hi-Line XXS handpiece Hi-Line XXS handpieces are used with the HiLAN¿ and microspeed motor systems to hold burrs which cut and shape bone.
• 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.
• Aesculap proSA Adjustment Disc Size Large (L) The Miethke proSA Adjustment shunt system is intended to shut cerebrospinal fluid from the lateral ventricles of the brain into the peritoneum.
• Dafilon Suture Black 10/0 (0.2) 15 cm DRM4 NS, non-sterile, non-absorbable polyamide Surgical Suture, additional label affixed on the box states the product is sterile, packaged in a cassette holding 12 sutures
• The Dual Switch Valve is used for fluid drainage from the ventricles into the peritoneum, in cases of hydrocephalus.
• Aesculap Miethke Shunt System, miniNAV Valve: The Miethke Shunt System is intended to shunt cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the lateral ventricles of the brain into the peritoneum.