Date Initiated by Firm |
December 05, 2003 |
Date Posted |
July 20, 2004 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on December 28, 2006 |
Recall Number |
Z-0841-04 |
Recall Event ID |
27883 |
Product Classification |
Electrosurgical Radio Frequency Generator - Product Code GEI
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Product |
Gyrus PlasmaKinetic Super Pulse Generator is a micro-computer based radio frequency generator with electrical and software components made of biocompatible materials for medical applications. |
Code Information |
Model 744000 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Gyrus Medical, Inc 6655 Wedgewood Road Maple Grove MN 55311
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For Additional Information Contact |
Mercedes Bayani 763-416-3000 Ext. 215
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
The generator may malfunction when used in close proximity to a monopolar generator.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Other |
Action |
On December 05, 2003, the firm sent recall notices to their affected customers by Certified Mail. The customers were notified that the firm would call them to arrange for pick up and correction of the device. |
Quantity in Commerce |
14 |
Distribution |
Nationwide throughout the United States. |
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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