Z-0905-2014 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Medtronic Advanced Energy, LLC — Portsmouth, NH

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
February 12, 2014
Initiation Date
November 12, 2013
Termination Date
April 3, 2014
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
242 devices

Product Description

Medtronic Advanced Energy Aquamantys3 Pump Generator; Product Catalog Number: 10-1357 (Generator assembly), 40-404-1(as shipped, including accessories) The Aquamantys3 System combines radio frequency (RF) energy and saline to reduce blood loss during and after surgical procedures. This patented Transcollation technology has been shown to reduce transfusion rates and may also reduce the need for other blood management procedures.

Reason for Recall

The internal protection circuitry on the electrosurgical output that prevents a patient from exposure to DC voltage when the device is activated is being compromised during normal use.

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide Distribution including CA, MO, PA, NJ, NY, OH, VA, TX, NC, DE, KS, TN, LA, IL, MI, SC, WI, and FL.

Code Information

lowest serial number is GN001141; the highest is GN001704 (non-consecutive)