FDA Recall Terminated

Lumenis VersaCut+ Tissue Morcellator GA-0007500 The Lumenis VersaCut / VersaCut+ Tissue Morcellator System is intended for use under direct or endoscopic visualization for the morcellation and removal of dissected tissue during pelviscopic, laparoscopic, percutaneous, and open surgical procedures whenever access to the surgical site is limited.

Recall: Z-2770-2015 · Initiated July 30, 2015

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2770-2015
Event Number
71851
Firm
Lumenis 13 Hayetzira St., Yokneam Ind. Park Yokneam Israel
FEI Number
3004135191
Product Code
GCJ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
July 30, 2015
Posted
September 16, 2015
Terminated
May 25, 2018

Description

Lumenis VersaCut+ Tissue Morcellator GA-0007500 The Lumenis VersaCut / VersaCut+ Tissue Morcellator System is intended for use under direct or endoscopic visualization for the morcellation and removal of dissected tissue during pelviscopic, laparoscopic, percutaneous, and open surgical procedures whenever access to the surgical site is limited.

Reason

There is a probability the hand piece may operate inconsistently and unpredictably during the morcellation procedure resulting in damage to non-target tissue.

Action

Lumenis sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter on August 7, 2015, to all consignees. Consignees were instructed to destroy the operator manual, and return the affected device to Lumenis along with the completed Recall Verification form. Consignees with questions were instructed to call 801-656-2663.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US including CA, PA, MA, FL, and NY, and Internationally to Italy, Germany, Australia, China, Great Britian, United Kingdom, Taiwan, France, Peru, Mexico, Turkey, Spain, and Russia.

Quantity

54 devices with 108 hand pieces