FDA Recall Terminated

LySonix 2000 Ultrasonic Surgical Systems, MODEL NO. LY-2000. --- Old labeling: MANUFACTURED BY: MISONIX, INC. EXCLUSIVELY FOR SALE BY MENTOR CORPORATION UNDER EXCLUSIVE LICENSE FROM SONIQUE SURGICAL, INC. MISONIX, INC. 1938 NEW HIGHWAY, FARMINGDALE, NY 11735. Device was manufactured from September 1996 to present.

Recall: Z-0070-04 · Initiated August 13, 2003

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0070-04
Event Number
27501
Firm
Misonix, Inc
FEI Number
2435119
Product Code
LFL
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
August 13, 2003
Posted
October 30, 2003
Terminated
February 7, 2005
Address
1938 New Highway, Farmingdale, NY, 11735-1204

Description

LySonix 2000 Ultrasonic Surgical Systems, MODEL NO. LY-2000. --- Old labeling: MANUFACTURED BY: MISONIX, INC. EXCLUSIVELY FOR SALE BY MENTOR CORPORATION UNDER EXCLUSIVE LICENSE FROM SONIQUE SURGICAL, INC. MISONIX, INC. 1938 NEW HIGHWAY, FARMINGDALE, NY 11735. Device was manufactured from September 1996 to present.

Reason

Firm received complaints of tingling or static shock sensation to end users caused by forcing the output connector into its receptacle misaligned. The misalignment causes additional voltage to appear on the patient probe.

Action

Misonix, Inc. notified the sole direct consignee, Byron Medical Inc., of the "Corrective Action" by letter on 8/13/03. On 9/17/03, Byron Medical Inc. notified the end users by letter, and provided instructions for proper assembly and warning labels to be affixed to the units.

Distribution

1 distributor in Tucson, AZ, for further distribution to end users (physicians and medical facilities) nationwide & Puerto Rico, and in the following countries: Canada, Mexico, Australia, Switzerland, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Cyprus, Greece, Turkey, Germany, Dominican Republic, Sweden, Netherlands, China, Taiwan ROC, and S. Korea.

Quantity

1119 units (potentially)