BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    AEM Disposable Electrodes, Device, Electrosurgical, Cutting and Coagulation and Accessories. AEM Disposable Electrodes used as electrosurgical accessories intended for ablation, removal, resection and coagulation of soft tissue in open, endoscopic and laparoscopic surgical procedures channeling monopolar high-frequency electrical current from compatible electrosurgical generators. The device is model FC03XX series. AEM Disposable Electrodes used as electrosurgical accessories intended for ablation, removal, resection and coagulation of soft tissue in open, endoscopic and laparoscopic surgical procedures channeling monopolar high-frequency electrical current from compatible electrosurgical generators.

    Recall: Z-1951-2012 · Initiated June 15, 2012

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-1951-2012
    Event Number
    61529
    Firm
    Encision, Inc.
    FEI Number
    1000117361
    Product Code
    GEI
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Device Design
    Initiated
    June 15, 2012
    Posted
    July 6, 2012
    Terminated
    August 7, 2012
    Address
    6797 Winchester Cir, Boulder, CO, 80301-3513

    Description

    AEM Disposable Electrodes, Device, Electrosurgical, Cutting and Coagulation and Accessories. AEM Disposable Electrodes used as electrosurgical accessories intended for ablation, removal, resection and coagulation of soft tissue in open, endoscopic and laparoscopic surgical procedures channeling monopolar high-frequency electrical current from compatible electrosurgical generators. The device is model FC03XX series. AEM Disposable Electrodes used as electrosurgical accessories intended for ablation, removal, resection and coagulation of soft tissue in open, endoscopic and laparoscopic surgical procedures channeling monopolar high-frequency electrical current from compatible electrosurgical generators.

    Reason

    Encision is performing a field correction to their AEM Disposable Electrodes due to two consumer complaints reporting unanticipated alarms from the AEM monitor while using the device. This issue could result delays or complications during surgical procedures.

    Action

    Encision sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated June 13, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to lubricate the contact on the instrument cord with a conductive gel (to be supplied by Encision) prior to making the connection of the cord to the instrument. Instructions for applying the gel were attached. This corrective action was temporary; allowing customers to use their inventory of devices and for new product in the short term, until a design correction can resolve the problem. Customers would be contacted by their Encision Sales Representative to review this information for their specific situation and train their staff on its correction. For questions customers should call 303-339-6917 or Customer Service at 800-998-0986. For questions regarding this recall call 303-339-6917.

    Distribution

    Worldwide Distribution - USA including CA, TX, GA, NY, NC, OH), and New Zealand.

    Quantity

    48 boxes