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Z-2769-2015Class II

Voyant Open Fusion Device Models: EB040 and EB040+

Applied Medical Resources Corp / initiated 2015-07-31 / Terminated / root cause: design

Applied Medical Resources Corp began a recall of Voyant Open Fusion Device Models: EB040 and EB040+ Product Usage: The Applied Voyant Open Fusion Device is designed for use with the Voyant Electrosurgical... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Potential to improperly characterize tissue within the jaws, which may result in nonoptimal power delivery". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as design.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2769-2015
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Applied Medical Resources Corp
Product
Voyant Open Fusion Device Models: EB040 and EB040+ Product Usage: The Applied Voyant Open Fusion Device is designed for use with the Voyant Electrosurgical Generator. The device is an advanced bipolar instrument that uses RF energy, provided by the generator, to seal vessels up to and including 5mm (EB040+) or 7mm (EB040) in diameter. The device may also be used to seal tissue bundles that can be captured in the device jaws. The system delivers the energy required to fuse the tissue between the jaws of the device by monitoring voltage and current throughout the seal cycle. The device also features a useractuated blade for the transection of sealed tissue.
Product code
GEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories
Reason for recall
Potential to improperly characterize tissue within the jaws, which may result in nonoptimal power delivery.
Root cause tag
design
FDA root cause
Device Design
Action
The firm sent out customer notification letters to International customers the beginning of July 31st, 2015 and domestic customers the week of August 3rd, 2015. The firm's letter requested customers complete the following actions: - check inventory for recalled product - complete the attached Recall Notification Confirmation Form to acknowledge the recall and indicate if facility is returning or has already used any of the products - Return the confirmation form(s) to Applied Medical by emailing to [email protected] or faxing to (949) 713-8936. - Return affected product and a copy of the confirmation form(s) to Applied Medical For product return questions contact Karen Mitchell, Sales Operations Supervisor, RGA Dept. at (949) 713-8622 or by e-mail at [email protected]. For regulatory questions contact Lauren Contursi, at (949) 713-8767 or by e-mail at [email protected].
Quantity in commerce
101 units (U.S) and 38 units (International)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - U.S Nationwide in the states of:FL, GA, NV. and countries of: France, Netherlands, Spain, and United Kingdom.
Product codes and lots
Model Number: EB040  Lot Numbers: 1243964, 1243975, 1244125  Model Number: EB040+ Lot Numbers: 1245512, 1245513, 1246241, 1246508, 1247079, 1247566, 1248102, 1249264

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2769-2015
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-2769-2015Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated