Class 2 Device Recall AEM Disposable Electrodes

• Date Initiated by Firm: June 15, 2012
• Date Posted: July 06, 2012
• Recall Status: Terminated on August 07, 2012
• Recall Number: Z-1951-2012
• Recall Event ID: 61529
• 510(K)Number: K091074
• Product Classification: Electrosurgical, cutting & coagulation & accessories - Product Code GEI
• Product: AEM Disposable Electrodes, Device, Electrosurgical, Cutting and Coagulation and Accessories. AEM Disposable Electrodes used as electrosurgical accessories intended for ablation, removal, resection and coagulation of soft tissue in open, endoscopic and laparoscopic surgical procedures channeling monopolar high-frequency electrical current from compatible electrosurgical generators. The device is model FC03XX series. AEM Disposable Electrodes used as electrosurgical accessories intended for ablation, removal, resection and coagulation of soft tissue in open, endoscopic and laparoscopic surgical procedures channeling monopolar high-frequency electrical current from compatible electrosurgical generators.
• Code Information: RDB, RJB, RJE, RJH, RLG, RLI, RLJ, RLK, RLO, RLP, RLR, RLQ, SBF, SBJ.
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Encision, Inc.; 6797 Winchester Cir; Boulder CO 80301-3513
• For Additional Information Contact: Mr. James Lewis; 303-339-6917
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: Encision is performing a field correction to their AEM Disposable Electrodes due to two consumer complaints reporting unanticipated alarms from the AEM monitor while using the device. This issue could result delays or complications during surgical procedures.
• FDA Determined Cause: Device Design
• Action: Encision sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated June 13, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to lubricate the contact on the instrument cord with a conductive gel (to be supplied by Encision) prior to making the connection of the cord to the instrument. Instructions for applying the gel were attached. This corrective action was temporary; allowing customers to use their inventory of devices and for new product in the short term, until a design correction can resolve the problem. Customers would be contacted by their Encision Sales Representative to review this information for their specific situation and train their staff on its correction. For questions customers should call 303-339-6917 or Customer Service at 800-998-0986. For questions regarding this recall call 303-339-6917.
• Quantity in Commerce: 48 boxes
• Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - USA including CA, TX, GA, NY, NC, OH), and New Zealand.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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² Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
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• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = GEI