The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2428-2012·Announced 2012-09-26

Integra CRW Precision Arc and HRAIM Head Ring Assembly Recalled

Integra LifeSciences is recalling CRW Precision Arc and HRAIM Head Ring Assemblies because a T-handle screw may prevent proper seating of the arc system.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Integra LifeSciences Corporation is recalling the CRW Precision Arc (CRWPRECISE), CRW Arc System (CRWASL), and HRAIM Head Ring Assembly with Intubation Mounts. The recall involves 175 units distributed worldwide, including the United States and various international markets. The affected products include all lot numbers from 2002 to the current date.

The recall is due to a defect in the T-handle screw used on the HRAIM intubation hoop. When tightened, the T-handle may stop in a vertical position that prevents the CRWPRECISE and certain models of the CRW-ASL from seating properly on the head ring, even though the system appears to be fully seated. This issue could compromise the precision of the stereotactic system used for localizing intracranial targets.

Healthcare facilities and users of these devices should stop using the affected units and contact Integra LifeSciences Corporation for further instructions on repair or replacement. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of the product could cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Integra CRW Precision Arc (CRWPRECISE), CRW Arc System (CRWASL), HRAIM Head Ring Assembly with Intubation Mounts The CRW stereotactic system is used in conjunction with the HRAIM head ring is a target-centered system that can be configured to be CT-only or CTIMR compatible. T
Affected units
175

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • All lot numbers from 2002 to current

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Integra LifeSciences Corporation under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 2 products in this recall →