FDA Recall Terminated

Progressive Medical PTFE Coated Disposable Electrosurgical Electrodes - Push Button Pencil With PTFE Blade and Holster, Product number P0035H Sterilized by Radiation. Manufactured for Progressive Medical, Inc., St. Louis, MO 63128. Rx Only Electrodes used in Electrosurgeries

Recall: Z-1364-2013 · Initiated April 12, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1364-2013
Event Number
64931
Firm
Progressive Medical Inc
FEI Number
3000236238
Product Code
GEI
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Manufacturing material removal
Initiated
April 12, 2013
Posted
May 22, 2013
Terminated
May 7, 2014
Address
997 Horan Dr, Fenton, MO, 63026-2401

Description

Progressive Medical PTFE Coated Disposable Electrosurgical Electrodes - Push Button Pencil With PTFE Blade and Holster, Product number P0035H Sterilized by Radiation. Manufactured for Progressive Medical, Inc., St. Louis, MO 63128. Rx Only Electrodes used in Electrosurgeries

Reason

Product coatings require 510K approval.

Action

Progressive Medical Inc. sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated April 12, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to examine their inventory and segregate the affected units prior to return to Progressive Medical, Inc. If product was further distributed customers should notify their accounts of ther ecall and return the products. Customers were asked to complete and return the attached form by fax to 314-961-4535, even if they had no inventory remaining. Customers with questions were instructed to call 1-800-969-6331. For questions regarding this recall call 314-961-5786.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution including AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, OK, OR, TN, TX, WA, and WI.

Quantity

11 boxes with 25 units each.