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LySonix 2000 Ultrasonic Surgical Systems, MODEL NO. LY-2000. --- Old labeling: MANUFACTURED BY: MISONIX, INC. EXCLUSIVEL

FDA device recall Z-0070-04 · posted 2003-10-30 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Misonix, Inc
Reason for recall
Firm received complaints of tingling or static shock sensation to end users caused by forcing the output connector into its receptacle misaligned. The misalignment causes additional voltage to appear on the patient probe.
Action taken
Misonix, Inc. notified the sole direct consignee, Byron Medical Inc., of the "Corrective Action" by letter on 8/13/03. On 9/17/03, Byron Medical Inc. notified the end users by letter, and provided instructions for proper assembly and warning labels to be affixed to the units.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
LFL
Quantity affected
1119 units (potentially)
Distribution
1 distributor in Tucson, AZ, for further distribution to end users (physicians and medical facilities) nationwide & Puerto Rico, and in the following countries: Canada, Mexico, Australia, Switzerland,
Date initiated
2003-08-13
Date posted
2003-10-30
Date terminated
2005-02-07
Location
Farmingdale, NY

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