FDA Recall Terminated

Voyant Open Fusion Device Models: EB040 and EB040+ Product Usage: The Applied Voyant Open Fusion Device is designed for use with the Voyant Electrosurgical Generator. The device is an advanced bipolar instrument that uses RF energy, provided by the generator, to seal vessels up to and including 5mm (EB040+) or 7mm (EB040) in diameter. The device may also be used to seal tissue bundles that can be captured in the device jaws. The system delivers the energy required to fuse the tissue between the jaws of the device by monitoring voltage and current throughout the seal cycle. The device also features a useractuated blade for the transection of sealed tissue.

Recall: Z-2769-2015 · Initiated July 31, 2015

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2769-2015
Event Number
71956
Firm
Applied Medical Resources Corp 22872 Avenida Empresa Rancho Santa
FEI Number
2027111
Product Code
GEI
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
July 31, 2015
Posted
September 15, 2015
Terminated
November 20, 2015
Address
Margarita, CA, 92688-2650

Description

Voyant Open Fusion Device Models: EB040 and EB040+ Product Usage: The Applied Voyant Open Fusion Device is designed for use with the Voyant Electrosurgical Generator. The device is an advanced bipolar instrument that uses RF energy, provided by the generator, to seal vessels up to and including 5mm (EB040+) or 7mm (EB040) in diameter. The device may also be used to seal tissue bundles that can be captured in the device jaws. The system delivers the energy required to fuse the tissue between the jaws of the device by monitoring voltage and current throughout the seal cycle. The device also features a useractuated blade for the transection of sealed tissue.

Reason

Potential to improperly characterize tissue within the jaws, which may result in nonoptimal power delivery.

Action

The firm sent out customer notification letters to International customers the beginning of July 31st, 2015 and domestic customers the week of August 3rd, 2015. The firm's letter requested customers complete the following actions: - check inventory for recalled product - complete the attached Recall Notification Confirmation Form to acknowledge the recall and indicate if facility is returning or has already used any of the products - Return the confirmation form(s) to Applied Medical by emailing to [email protected] or faxing to (949) 713-8936. - Return affected product and a copy of the confirmation form(s) to Applied Medical For product return questions contact Karen Mitchell, Sales Operations Supervisor, RGA Dept. at (949) 713-8622 or by e-mail at [email protected]. For regulatory questions contact Lauren Contursi, at (949) 713-8767 or by e-mail at [email protected].

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - U.S Nationwide in the states of:FL, GA, NV. and countries of: France, Netherlands, Spain, and United Kingdom.

Quantity

101 units (U.S) and 38 units (International)