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FDA device recall Z-1032-2011 · posted 2011-02-03 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

Galil Medical, Inc.

Reason for recall

This voluntary correction has been initiated due to the discovery of a damaged optocoupler on one of our Presice Systems during periodic preventive maintenance. The optocoupler sends a signal across the locking mechanism in the Presice and Seednet MRI Systems, enabling the software to recognize if the channel on the system manifold is locked or unlocked. If an optocoupler is damaged or malfunction

Action taken

Galil Medical sent an "Urgent Medical Device Correction" letter dated December, 30, 2010, to all affected consignees. The letter described the product, the problem involved, and the action to be taken by the consignee. Consignees were instructed to make sure the locking mechanism on the Precise and Seednet MRI Systems were in the "locked" position when a needle is inserted into the manifold. Gently pull on the black plug to ensure needle is secure in locking mechanism. Apply the enclosed alert sticker on the bottom of the distribution panel and the bottom of the system monitor of the Precise System and on the side of the mobile unit itnerface panel and the top of the system monitor of the Seednet MRI System. Consignees were asked to take a picture of the alert sticker after it has been applied to the appropriate location on their Presice or Seednet MRI System(s) and e-mail to yoni.kadosh@galilmedical.com. Consignees were instructed to complete and return the enclosed form as soon as possible. For questions regarding this recall call Customer Service at (877) 639-2796. problem involved.

Root cause

Device Design

Status

Terminated

Product code

GEH

Quantity affected

22

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA including CA, CT, FL, GA, MA, MD, MN, MO, NC, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WA and the countries of CANADA, DENMARK, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, HONG KONG, ISRAEL, ITALY,

Date initiated

2010-12-20

Date posted

2011-02-03

Date terminated

2012-03-27

Location

Arden Hills, MN

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