FDA Recall Terminated

CSA Medical truFreeze System; Model: CC3-01, a cryogenic surgical device ***The involved units are those with the newest version of a panel PC referred to as POC-127. These panels are identified by serial number. *** The truFreeze is intended for cryogenic destruction of tissue requiring either active or passive venting during surgical procedures. The truFreeze is indicated for use as a cryosurgical tool in the fields of dermatology, gynecology, and general surgery, to ablate benign and malignant lesions.

Recall: Z-0941-2015 · Initiated November 10, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0941-2015
Event Number
69806
FEI Number
3010140265
Product Code
GEH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
November 10, 2014
Posted
January 7, 2015
Terminated
March 25, 2015
Address
CSA Medical 91 Hartwell Ave, Lexington, MA, 02421-3137

Description

CSA Medical truFreeze System; Model: CC3-01, a cryogenic surgical device ***The involved units are those with the newest version of a panel PC referred to as POC-127. These panels are identified by serial number. *** The truFreeze is intended for cryogenic destruction of tissue requiring either active or passive venting during surgical procedures. The truFreeze is indicated for use as a cryosurgical tool in the fields of dermatology, gynecology, and general surgery, to ablate benign and malignant lesions.

Reason

An increase in complaint trending for a loss of audible sound associated with the timer has been observed.

Action

The firm, CSA Medical, sent a letter to its consignees 11/14/2014, via Fedex overnight . The letter explains the event and asks consignees to us a verbal call of time during the cryogen spray period until the root cause is determined and a permanent correction is implemented. Consignees are also asked to complete an acknowledgment form and return it to CSA Medical via, fax, email, telephone, etc.

Distribution

US Distribution to states of: AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, and WV.

Quantity

46