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Aquamantys 2.3 Bipolar Sealer Model #23-113-1. Product Usage: The Aquamantys Bipolar Sealer is a sterile, bipolar electr

FDA device recall Z-2892-2011 · posted 2011-07-28 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Salient Surgical Technologies, Inc
Reason for recall
Insulating material on the shaft of the device may separate and expose the electrical conductor and result in burning the patient skin
Action taken
Salient Surgical Technologies, Inc. sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" notification letter dated July 18, 2011 to all affected customers and distributors. The letter describes the product, problem and the actions to be taken. The letter requested that customers and distributors immediately identify and discontinue use of all Aquamantys 2.3 Bipolar Sealer devices in inventory and quarantine them until they can be returned to Salient. The letter states that a Salient sales representative will arrange return of the recalled product to Salient. The letter provides information for customers about the replacement of the recalled product. If you have any questions, please contact Customer Service, at 866-777-9400, or your sales representative.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Quantity affected
48, 963 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and countries of China, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, , South Africa, Spain, and Turkey.
Date initiated
2011-07-18
Date posted
2011-07-28
Date terminated
2012-03-09
Location
Portsmouth, NH

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