| Class 2 Device Recall HALO90 ULTRA Ablation Catheter Model 909200 | |
Date Initiated by Firm | May 25, 2011 |
Date Posted | July 06, 2011 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on September 07, 2011 |
Recall Number | Z-2745-2011 |
Recall Event ID |
58908 |
510(K)Number | K101111 |
Product Classification |
Electrosurgical, cutting & #38; coagulation & #38; accessories - Product Code GEI
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Product | HALO Ultra Ablation Catheter:
Rx only; for use only with the Halo Flex Energy generator and accessories;
Manufactured in the USA at BRRX Medical, 540 Oakmead Parkway, Sunnyvale, CA 94085.
Product Usage: Indicated for use in the coagulation of bleeding and nod-bleeding sites in the gastrointestinal tract including but not limited to the esophagus. |
Code Information |
Model number: 90-9200: Serial numbers: F1013145; Exp 4/30/2013; F1013152, Exp 4/30/2013; F1013176, Exp 5/31/2013; F1013184, Exp 6/30/2013; F1013214, Exp 7/31/2013; F1013228, Exp 7/31/2013; F1013246, Exp 8/31/2013; F1013264, Exp 9/30/2013; F1013312, Exp 12/31/2013; F1013356, Exp 2/28/2014; F1013365. Ex0 2/28/2014; F1013370, Exp 3/31/2014; F1013377, Exp 3/31/2014. |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Barrx Medical, Inc. 540 Oakmead Pkwy Sunnyvale CA 94085-4022
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For Additional Information Contact | Greg Barrett 408-328-7308 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Complaints of malfunction of the HALO ULTRA Ablation Catheter related to the device pivot mechanism's inability to return the electrode cap to a flat neutral position. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Component design/selection |
Action | BARRX Medical, Inc. sent a "PRODUCT RECALL NOTIFICATION" letter dated May 25, 2011 via Federal Express to all of their customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to discontinue use of the recalled product. BRRX Medical Territory Managers will be in contact with each facility and arrange for pick up of the recalled product. The "Steps for Voluntary Recall" form that is enclosed with each letter provides customers with complete instructions on segregating the product, completing the Tracking/Verification Form, obtaining Returned Good Authorization (RGA) number and preparing product for pick up. Customers are to complete and return the Tracking/Verification Form by fax to 408-738-1741 which should include amount of product on hand, contact name and hospital/distributor information. Questions should be directed to BRRX Medical Customer Service at 888-662-2779. |
Quantity in Commerce | 936 devices |
Distribution | Worldwide Distribution -- USA (nationwide) and the countries of the United Kingdom and China |
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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