# FDA recall Z-2518-2023

> **Aesculap Implant Systems LLC** · Class II · device recall initiated 2023-07-20.

## Product

For intraventricular indications mainly used for operations within the brain ventricles.  Product Code: FF399R

## Reason for recall

Trocar manufactured with the shaft too long and does not meet manufacturing specifications. As a result, when used with the 30¿ neuroendoscope, a portion of the visual field is obscured.

## Distribution

US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, ID, IL, MD, NC, NY, OR, RI, TX.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-2518-2023
- **Recalling firm:** Aesculap Implant Systems LLC
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2023-07-20
- **Report date:** 2023-09-13

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Center Valley, PA, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2518-2023

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-2518-2023. Retrieved 2026-06-24 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-2518-2023. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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