Brainlab Cirq Arm System Recall: Holding Force Reduced by Prolonged Non-Use
Brainlab recalls Cirq Arm System models SBS 1.3.2 and SBS 1.4 due to reduced holding force from prolonged non-use. Affected units have specific serial numbers and article numbers.
Lower-risk recall
Holding force of the Positioning Arm can be reduced by prolonged non-use.
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What happened, in plain English
Brainlab is recalling two versions of the Cirq Arm System (SBS 1.3.2 and SBS 1.4) because the holding force can weaken if the device isn't used for a long time. This could lead to the device not holding securely during use, which might cause it to move unexpectedly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/64447-brainlab-cirq-arm-system-recall-holding-force-reduced-by-prolonged.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/64447-brainlab-cirq-arm-system-recall-holding-force-reduced-by-prolonged · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2925-2020
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“Brainlab Cirq Arm System Recall: Holding Force Reduced by Prolonged Non-Use.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/64447-brainlab-cirq-arm-system-recall-holding-force-reduced-by-prolonged. Based on FDA recall #Z-2925-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2925-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The holding force of the Positioning Arm can decrease over time if the device is not used regularly. This means the device might not hold securely during medical procedures, potentially causing it to move unexpectedly.
Who’s affected
Users of the Cirq Arm System who own models SBS 1.3.2 (Art.No. 56000-01B) or SBS 1.4 (Art.No. 56000-01C) with the listed serial numbers are affected. Patients using these devices for medical procedures are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model numbers SBS 1.3.2 (Art.No. 56000-01B) or SBS 1.4 (Art.No. 56000-01C) on the device. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
- Brand
Brainlab- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Device Model
Look for the model number on the device to confirm if it's SBS 1.3.2 (Art.No. 56000-01B) or SBS 1.4 (Art.No. 56000-01C).
Verify Serial Numbers
Check if your device's serial number matches the list provided in the recall notice.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in D.C., Illinois and Ohio, and outside the U.S.
FDA distribution: “USA: DC, OH, IL OUS: Bulgaria; France; Germany; United Kingdom” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: District of Columbia, Illinois, Ohio.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 9 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-2925-2020 (August 20, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2925-2020 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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