Events

Recall of AEM DISPOSABLE ELECTRODES,MODEL ESO300 SERIES

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Encision, Inc..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    55286
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1542-2010
  • Event Initiated Date
    2010-04-05
  • Event Date Posted
    2010-05-06
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2010-05-21
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=90482
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    electrosurgical, cutting & coagulation & accessories - Product Code GEI
  • Reason
    Electrosurgical electrode tip insulation may crack and break off during use.
  • Action
    A "Confirmation of Product Recall" letter dated April 5, 2010, was faxed by the firm (Encision, Inc.) to all customers. The letter describes the product, problem and action to be taken by customers. The customers were instructed to either return or destroy the affected electrodes and to contact any customers or sales representatives to whom they distributed the product and confirm they have been removed from use and/or they will pick them up for return. The customers is to complete form and fax to the attention of RA/QA at 1-303-444-2693 or return with the items. The number to call to arrange return and/or if you have any questions is 1-800-998-0986.

Device

AEM DISPOSABLE ELECTRODES,MODEL ESO300 SERIES
  • Model / Serial
    Lot No.: QA
  • Product Classification
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide distribution: USA including states of CA, CT, IA, IN, KS, KY, MI, OK, TX, WV, and countries of New Zealand and The Netherlands.
  • Product Description
    AEM Disposable Electrode, J-Hook, 35cm, REF ES0310, Qty 10 each Sterile R, Manufactured for: Encision Inc., Boulder, CO 80301, made in Taiwan. || Electrosurgical accessories intended, by use of monopolar high-frequency electrical current from compatible electrosurgical generators, for ablation, removal, resection and coagulation of soft tissue where associated hemostasis is required in open, endoscopic and laparoscopic surgical procedures.
  • Manufacturer
    Encision, Inc.

Manufacturer

Encision, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Encision, Inc., 6797 Winchester Cir, Boulder CO 80301-3513
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Encision, Inc.
  • Source
    USFDA