BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    The Reprocessed Mitek Arthroscopic Wand is considered a soft tissue ablators. Soft tissue ablators are radiofrequency (RF) surgical tools designed for removal and dissection of tissue in arthroscopic surgeries. A generator or controller serves as the power unit. Soft tissue ablators are available in a wide range of sizes and angles; some models include thermal or suction functions. The outer box of the Reprocessed Mitek Arthroscopic Wand is labeled in part: "***ASCENT HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS Lakeland, FL***Contents sterile by EO unless package is opened or damaged.***Reprocessed Device for single use. Reprocessed By Ascent Healthcare Solutions.***Cat #: 225301 MITEK 3.5mm SIDE EFFECT ELECTRODE***Lot #: 674290 Expiration Date: 04/2012***" Individual pouch labeled in part: "***Cat #: 225301***MITEK 3.5mm SIDE EFFECT ELECTRODE****IFU at www.ascenths.com***Contents: One Expiration Date 04/2012***Lot # 674201 ID# 0***Reprocessed by Ascent Healthcare Solutions Not affiliated with the original manufacturer.***ASCENT HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS Lakeland, FL***"

    Recall: Z-1204-2012 · Initiated June 1, 2009

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-1204-2012
    Event Number
    61296
    Firm
    Stryker Sustainability Solutions, Inc.
    FEI Number
    1000132435
    Product Code
    GEI
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Process control
    Initiated
    June 1, 2009
    Posted
    March 13, 2012
    Terminated
    May 7, 2012
    Address
    5307 Great Oak Dr, Lakeland, FL, 33815-3113

    Description

    The Reprocessed Mitek Arthroscopic Wand is considered a soft tissue ablators. Soft tissue ablators are radiofrequency (RF) surgical tools designed for removal and dissection of tissue in arthroscopic surgeries. A generator or controller serves as the power unit. Soft tissue ablators are available in a wide range of sizes and angles; some models include thermal or suction functions. The outer box of the Reprocessed Mitek Arthroscopic Wand is labeled in part: "***ASCENT HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS Lakeland, FL***Contents sterile by EO unless package is opened or damaged.***Reprocessed Device for single use. Reprocessed By Ascent Healthcare Solutions.***Cat #: 225301 MITEK 3.5mm SIDE EFFECT ELECTRODE***Lot #: 674290 Expiration Date: 04/2012***" Individual pouch labeled in part: "***Cat #: 225301***MITEK 3.5mm SIDE EFFECT ELECTRODE****IFU at www.ascenths.com***Contents: One Expiration Date 04/2012***Lot # 674201 ID# 0***Reprocessed by Ascent Healthcare Solutions Not affiliated with the original manufacturer.***ASCENT HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS Lakeland, FL***"

    Reason

    On 06/09/2009, Stryker Sustain ability Solutions, formerly Ascent Healthcare Solutions, recalled lots 674201 & 674290 of their Reprocessed Mitek Arthroscopic Wand due to the lots not being tested in accordance with the functional test requirement during the time frame of 04/14/09 to 05/25/09.

    Action

    Ascent Healthcare Solutions notified their customers by presenting a letter dated June 1, 2009 from an Ascent Representative. The representative was to recover any products that may have been affected. Questions were directed to 1-888-888-3433.

    Distribution

    Nationwide Distribution (USA), including the states of: TX, NY, MN, CA, and CT.

    Quantity

    48