Date Initiated by Firm |
December 20, 2012 |
Date Posted |
February 15, 2013 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on April 22, 2013 |
Recall Number |
Z-0825-2013 |
Recall Event ID |
63933 |
510(K)Number |
K101333
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Product Classification |
Unit, cryosurgical, accessories - Product Code GEH
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Product |
HealthTronics Endocare 3.8mm RenalCryo Cryoprobe, R3.8L. The Endocare CryoProbe is an accessory probe intended for use with the CryoCare Surgical System, for freezing and ablation of tissue. |
Code Information |
Lot 10180, Expiration date on box is 2105-07. Model Number R3.8L |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Healthtronics, Inc. 9825 Spectrum Dr Bldg 2 # 275 Austin TX 78717-4929
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For Additional Information Contact |
Scott Eden 512-439-8355
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
The Endocare 3.8mm RenalCryo Cryoprobe is being recalled because the label on the outer box has the incorrect expiration date.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Incorrect or no expiration date |
Action |
Healthtronics sent an Urgent Device Recall letter dated December 20, 2012, to all affected customers that allows tracking. The letter included a suggested format/content for a correction status/acknowledgement letter. The customer was requested to complete the verification section of the recall letter and return all affected products to Healthtronics. A return material authorization (RMA) and pre-paid FedEx return labels was provided for all customers. All affected Healthtronics field personnell were notified of the recall via email.
For questions regarding this recall call 512-439-8355. |
Quantity in Commerce |
50 units |
Distribution |
Nationwide Distribution including CA, CO, FL, GA, NC, NJ, OH, TX, and WI |
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 = GEH and Original Applicant = ENDOCARE, INC.
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