FDA Recall Terminated

HealthTronics Endocare 3.8mm RenalCryo Cryoprobe, R3.8L. The Endocare CryoProbe is an accessory probe intended for use with the CryoCare Surgical System, for freezing and ablation of tissue.

Recall: Z-0825-2013 · Initiated December 20, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0825-2013
Event Number
63933
Firm
Healthtronics, Inc.
FEI Number
3008262715
Product Code
GEH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Incorrect or no expiration date
Initiated
December 20, 2012
Posted
February 15, 2013
Terminated
April 22, 2013
Address
9825 Spectrum Dr, Bldg 2 # 275, Austin, TX, 78717-4929

Description

HealthTronics Endocare 3.8mm RenalCryo Cryoprobe, R3.8L. The Endocare CryoProbe is an accessory probe intended for use with the CryoCare Surgical System, for freezing and ablation of tissue.

Reason

The Endocare 3.8mm RenalCryo Cryoprobe is being recalled because the label on the outer box has the incorrect expiration date.

Action

Healthtronics sent an Urgent Device Recall letter dated December 20, 2012, to all affected customers that allows tracking. The letter included a suggested format/content for a correction status/acknowledgement letter. The customer was requested to complete the verification section of the recall letter and return all affected products to Healthtronics. A return material authorization (RMA) and pre-paid FedEx return labels was provided for all customers. All affected Healthtronics field personnell were notified of the recall via email. For questions regarding this recall call 512-439-8355.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution including CA, CO, FL, GA, NC, NJ, OH, TX, and WI

Quantity

50 units