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Z-2622-2023Class II

COOLIEF RF Generator is an 80-watt Radio-Frequency (RF) Generator with four independent RF channels, allowing...

Halyard Health / initiated 2023-08-01 / Completed

Avanos Medical, Inc. began a recall of COOLIEF RF Generator is an 80-watt Radio-Frequency (RF) Generator with four independent RF channels, allowing all RF channels to be activated individually or... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Avanos has received an increase in complaints from customers for COOLIEF RF Generators producing F100 and F101 faults". As of , the recall status on record is Completed.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2622-2023
Classification
Class II
Status
Completed
Initiated
Posted
Recalling firm
Halyard Health
Product
COOLIEF RF Generator is an 80-watt Radio-Frequency (RF) Generator with four independent RF channels, allowing all RF channels to be activated individually or altogether. The system is controlled via a touch screen interface display that includes user controls, alarm messages, and on-screen selection of lesioning modalities.
Product code
GXD Generator, Lesion, Radiofrequency
Reason for recall
Avanos has received an increase in complaints from customers for COOLIEF RF Generators producing F100 and F101 faults.
FDA root cause
Process change control
Action
AVANOS issued an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" notice to its consignees on 08/01/2023 via email. The notice explained the reason for the recall, the potential hazard, and requested the following actions: Identify and return the device in accordance with the instructions provided in the customer response form. Distributors were directed to notify their customers. Discontinue use of the COOLIEF* RF Generators identified below. Complete and return the attached CUSTOMER RESPONSE FORM to [email protected] Return the affected CRG(s) using the instructions provided in the attached CUSTOMER RESPONSE FORM. Our Customer Service team will work with you to provide a replacement COOLIEF* RF Generator. Avanos's goal is to minimize disruption of your facility while prioritizing the safety of your patients. If you have any questions, call 470-448-5591.
Quantity in commerce
24 units
Distribution
US Distribution to states of: AZ, CA, GA, IA, IN, KS, LA, MN, NC, NM, NY, OH, OR, TX, VA, VT, and OUS International distribution to country of: BRAZIL
Product codes and lots
STZ22277-006, STZ22277-007, STZ22277-008, STZ22277-009, STZ22277-010, STZ22277-011, STZ22277-012, STZ22277-013, STZ22277-014, STZ22277-015, STZ22277-016, STZ22277-017, STZ22277-018, STZ22277-019, STZ22277-020, STZ22277-021, STZ22277-022, STZ22277-023, STZ22277-024, STZ22277-025, STZ22277-026, STZ22277-027, STZ22277-028, STZ22277-029, STZ22318-001

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2622-2023
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-2622-2023Class IICompletedVoluntary: Firm initiated