Z-2261-2012 Class II Terminated
Recall Details
- Product Type
- Devices
- Report Date
- August 29, 2012
- Initiation Date
- July 20, 2012
- Termination Date
- September 13, 2012
- Voluntary/Mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product Quantity
- 4
Product Description
Visual-ICE¿ Cryoablation System, Model FPRCH 6000 Product Usage: The Galil Medical Visual-ICE Cryoablation System is intended for cryoablative destruction of tissue during minimally invasive procedures; various Galil Medical accessory products are required to perform these procedures. The Visual-ICE System is indicated for use as a cryosurgical tool in the fields of general surgery, dermatology, neurology (including cryoanalgesia), thoracic surgery, ENT, gynecology, oncology, proctology, and urology. This system is designed to destroy tissue (including prostate and kidney tissue, liver metastases, tumors, skin lesions, and warts) by the application of extremely cold temperatures.
Reason for Recall
Galil Medical is recalling a number of Visual Ice Cryoablation Systems because the gas regulators may fail to regulate the gas pressure, rendering the devices inoperable.
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution - US nationwide including the state of MN and the countries of United Kingdom and Netherlands
Code Information
VL0004 VL0014 VL0015 VL0016