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AART Calf Implants recalled for unapproved distribution and specification deviations

DSAART LLC distributed calf implants that did not meet FDA requirements. The products were sold without required FDA premarket approval or clearance, and some deviated from manufacturing specifications. Approximately 35 implants were distributed across multiple U.S. states.

From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗

What to do

  1. Stop using your AART Calf Implant immediately
  2. Contact your surgeon or healthcare provider to discuss removal or replacement options
  3. Check the model number and lot number on your implant documentation against the FDA recall list
Official notice ↗

Is yours affected?

Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.

Product
Brand Name: AART Calf Implant Product Name: Calf Implant Model/Catalog Number: 502-103 - Calf Implant style 1 size 3 UDI-DI code: B490502103 502-104 - Calf Implant style 1 size 4 UDI-DI code: B490502104 502-105 - Calf Implant style 1 size 5 UDI-DI code: B490502105 502-106 - Calf Implant style 1 size 6 UDI-DI code: B490502106 502-201 - Calf Implant style 2 size 1 UDI-DI code: B490502201 502-303 - Calf Implant style 3 size 3 UDI-DI code: B490502303 502-304 - Calf Implant style 3 size 4 UDI-DI code: B490502304
Sold in
U.S.: AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, KY, IL, MA, MD, MI, MN, MS, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, PR, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI O.U.S.: N/A
Made for
Adults (18 years to 100 years)

This recall covers 6 products — see all of them.

Details

Units affected
35 implants
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
2950 Arrowhead Dr, Carson City, NV, United States
Classification
Class II
Recall number
Z-0949-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
Brand Name: AART Calf Implant Product Name: Calf Implant Model/Catalog Number: 502-103 - Calf Implant style 1 size 3 UDI-DI code: B490502103 502-104 - Calf Implant style 1 size 4 UDI-DI code: B490502104 502-105 - Calf Implant style 1 size 5 UDI-DI code: B490502105 502-106 - Calf Implant style 1 size 6 UDI-DI code: B490502106 502-201 - Calf Implant style 2 size 1 UDI-DI code: B490502201 502-303 - Calf Implant style 3 size 3 UDI-DI code: B490502303 502-304 - Calf Implant style 3 size 4 UDI-DI code: B490502304 Due to manufactured products that deviated from established specifications and being distributed without obtaining the required FDA premarket approvals or clearances. Calf Implant Model/Catalog Number: 502-103 UDI-DI code: B490502103 Lot Numbers: 23-11-014 24-07-016 25-04-018 Model/Catalog Number: 502-104 UDI-DI code: B490502104 Lot Numbers: 24-02-011 24-07-017 25-04-003 Model/Catalog Number: 502-105 UDI-DI code: B490502105 Lot Number: 24-05-019 Model/Catalog Number: 502-106 UDI-DI code: B490502106 Lot Numbers: 24-09-006 24-12-011 Model/Catalog Number: 502-201 UDI-DI code: B490502201 Lot Number: 24-01-001 Model/Catalog Number: 502-303 UDI-DI code: B490502303 Lot Number: 23-06-019 Model/Catalog Number: 502-304 UDI-DI code: B490502304 Lot Numbers: 24-12-013 25-03-005 Distribution: U.S.: AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, KY, IL, MA, MD, MI, MN, MS, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, PR, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI O.U.S.: N/A Affected quantity: 35 implants
Hazard
Due to manufactured products that deviated from established specifications and being distributed without obtaining the required FDA premarket approvals or clearances.

6 products in this recall

AART silicone implants recalled for lacking FDA approval

DSAART is recalling six AART silicone implant products, covering about 594 implants in total. The implants were made outside the company's specifications and were distributed without the FDA premarket approval or clearance required for them. No injuries have been reported.

The agency lists each product separately. Check every one you might have.

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