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Recall of Prostiva RF Therapy Hand Piece Kit

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Urologix, 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
    66598
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0182-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-10-21
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-11-08
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-04-21
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=122692
  • 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
    A hand piece high deployment force exceeded the maximum specification.
  • Action
    Consignees were sent a Urologix Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated October 21, 2013. The letter described the problem and the device involved in the recall. Advised consignees to examine their inventory and remove the recalled product. Requested consignees to complete and fax the "Customer Acknowledgement Form" to Hope Przybilla at 763-475-1443 or call her for questions. The consignees local representatives will be personally assisting them with the return process and ensuring that replacement product is offered and received promptly.

Device

Prostiva RF Therapy Hand Piece Kit
  • Model / Serial
    Kit Lot Number: 215251, Hand Piece Lot Number: 13E005M.
  • Product Classification
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution-including the states of AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, KY, MA, MN, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, TN, TX, and UT.
  • Product Description
    Prostiva RF Therapy Hand Piece Kit, REF 8929, Rx only, sterilized using Ethylene Oxide. || The Prostiva RF Model 8929 Hand Piece Kit is the delivery system component of the Prostiva RF Therapy System. Prostiva RF Therapy delivers low-levels of radiofrequency (RF) energy directly into the hyperplastic tissue for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The RF energy delivered by the system provides selective thermal ablation of prostate tissue to help reduce urethral || constriction and relieve BPH voiding symptoms. || The Prostiva RF Therapy System consists of the following major components: || " Radio Frequency Generator || " Hand Piece Kit || " Telescope || The Model 8929 Prostiva RF Therapy Hand Piece Kit contains the following single-use, disposable components: || " One sterile Hand Piece with radio || frequency cable (Model 8929) || " One sterile Tubing System (Model 6101) || " One non-sterile Return Electrode (Model 8934) || The hand piece has two insulated electrode needles that deliver the radio frequency energy interstitially to the prostate. These needles are covered by insulating shields that localize the lesions within the prostate, protect the urethra from thermal damage, and eliminate collateral thermal damage. The Hand Piece stainless steel (SS) tube is inserted into the urethral canal up to the prostate with the aid of a telescope for visualization during the therapy. The Hand Piece features two insulated Nitinol needles inside the SS tube. The needles can be deployed (extended), at approximately a 90-degree angle from the SS tube, to a preset depth of between 12 mm and 22 mm (at 2 mm intervals). The needles inside the SS tube are deployed into, or retracted from the prostate, using the handle lever. RF energy is delivered through the needles to the prostate tissue. The RF energy creates molecular friction eventually resulting in tissue heating and cell death (therapy intent).
  • Manufacturer
    Urologix, Inc.

Manufacturer

Urologix, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Urologix, Inc., 14405 21st Ave N, Minneapolis MN 55447-4685
  • Source
    USFDA