Z-0625-2019 Class II Ongoing

Recalled by Covidien LLC — North Haven, CT

FDA device recall Z-0625-2019 was initiated by Covidien LLC on Nov 15, 2018 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: The firm received consumer reports of the ceramic trocar tip of the Emprint ablation antenna disengaging from the needle shaft post-ablation. This can result in the tip remaining in the patient. The recall status is ongoing.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
Dec 26, 2018
Initiation Date
Nov 15, 2018
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated

Product Description

Covidien Emprint Long Percutaneous Antenna with Thermosphere Technology, Material CA30L2 intended for use in percutaneous, laparoscopic, and intraoperative coagulation (ablation) of soft tissue, including partial or complete ablation of nonresectable liver tumors.

Reason for Recall

The firm received consumer reports of the ceramic trocar tip of the Emprint ablation antenna disengaging from the needle shaft post-ablation. This can result in the tip remaining in the patient.

Distribution Pattern

US Nationwide

Code Information

GTIN Number - 10884521706606 Lot Numbers- S7HG007KX S7HG008KX S7HG009KX S7HG032LX S7HG033LX S7HG034LX S7JG008LX S7JG009X S7JG012X S7KG012LX S7KG038QX S7LG009X S7MG010LX S7MG019X S8BG004X S8BG005X S8CG002X S8DG001X S8DG026X S8EG004X

Source

Dataset
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