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Class 2 Device Recall Aesculap GNI161 Bipolar Foot Control

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  Class 2 Device Recall Aesculap GNI161 Bipolar Foot Control see related information
Date Initiated by Firm September 10, 2013
Date Posted December 11, 2013
Recall Status1 Terminated 3 on October 20, 2014
Recall Number Z-0479-2014
Recall Event ID 66533
510(K)Number K952524  
Product Classification Electrosurgical, cutting & coagulation & accessories - Product Code GEI
Product Aesculap GNI161 Bipolar Foot Control

Product Usage:
The Aesculap Bipolar Coagulator is intended for use in surgery to generate electrical power for bipolar instruments. Bipolar coagulators are used in neurosurgery, ENT surgery, urology, laparoscopy, and plastic surgery.
Code Information all GN161's distributed between 4/28/2009 and 5/22/2013.
Recalling Firm/
Manufacturer		 Aesculap, Inc.
3773 Corporate Pkwy
Center Valley PA 18034-8217
For Additional Information Contact Customer Support
800-258-1946 Ext. 5067
Manufacturer Reason
for Recall		 Complaints were received for the GN161 Bipolar Foot Control reporting that the bipolar energy did not stop after release of the foot control.
FDA Determined
Cause 2		 Device Design
Action Aesculap sent an Important Recall Notification letter dated September 23, 2013 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to return affected product and receive replacement product or credit. An Inventory Sheet is attached and must be completed. For questions call 610-984-9265 or 610-984-9414.
Quantity in Commerce 85
Distribution Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide and countries of: Austria, Germany, Japan, and Taiwan.
Total Product Life Cycle TPLC Device Report
1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
510(K) Database 510(K)s with Product Code = GEI and Original Applicant = AESCULAP, INC.
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