| | Class 2 Device Recall Electrosurgery cautery tip |  |
| Date Initiated by Firm | December 20, 2002 |
| Date Posted | January 30, 2003 |
| Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on September 05, 2003 |
| Recall Number | Z-0469-03 |
| Recall Event ID |
25265 |
| 510(K)Number | K943055 |
| Product Classification |
Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories - Product Code GEI
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| Product | Megadyne MegaTip, Modified E-Z Clean Non Stick Cautery Tip, CAT/REF 0600M, Single Use Only, STERILE |
| Code Information |
Catalog Number 0600M. Lots 00994, 01880, 01181, 01112, 10156, 10670, 11008, 11388, 20260, 20814. |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Megadyne Medical Products, Inc 11506 South State Street Draper UT 84020
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall | The metal substrate cautery tip may break during use. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Other |
| Action | On 12/20/2002, all consignees were notified by letter to return all affected product. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 4855 |
| Distribution | Nationwide. Foreign distribution to Australia, Belgium, Canada, Italy, Korea, New Zealand, Sweden. |
| Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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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.
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| 510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = GEI
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