FDA Recall Terminated

NanoKnife Irreversible Electroporation System. System consists of multiple components: Generator, footswitch, disposable electrode. System is manufactured by AngioDynamics, Inc. --- Catalog #20300101 Intended use: the generator system with six outputs is indicated for surgical ablation of soft tissue.

Recall: Z-0918-2012 · Initiated January 20, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0918-2012
Event Number
60707
Firm
Angiodynamics Worldwide Headquarters
FEI Number
3008319439
Product Code
OAB
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Labeling False and Misleading
Initiated
January 20, 2012
Posted
January 27, 2012
Terminated
February 10, 2016
Address
14 Plaza Dr, Latham, NY, 12110-2166

Description

NanoKnife Irreversible Electroporation System. System consists of multiple components: Generator, footswitch, disposable electrode. System is manufactured by AngioDynamics, Inc. --- Catalog #20300101 Intended use: the generator system with six outputs is indicated for surgical ablation of soft tissue.

Reason

Angiodynamics was marketing the NanoKnife System with the ablation zone estimator feature in the US without FDA clearance.

Action

AngioDynamics sent an Urgent - Medical Device Correction letter dated December 15, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed not to use the User's Manual that was supplied with the generator when it was purchased. Instructions include discarding their current manual and troubleshooting guide. A replacement manual will be provided with the Field Safety Notice; the troubleshooting guide will not be replaced. Customers were instructed to complete the Reply Form and fax to AngioDynamics at 518-798-1360. If customers further distributed the affected product, they should inform those accounts of the field correction. Angiodynamics will also disable the AZE feature during a schedule service visit. For questions regarding this recall call 1-800-772-6446 or e-mail [email protected].

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

40 units