VAPR TRIPOLAR 90" Degree Suction Electrodes (Model/Catalog No: 225028)
FDA Recall Z-0479-2016 · Posted 2015-12-23
Recalling FirmDePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeGEI
Date Initiated2015-11-23
Date Terminated2017-04-12
Product Quantity127
Reason for Recall
Mitek identified that on VAPR Tripolar 90 Degree Suction Electrode the ablation and coagulation buttons are colored incorrectly. The wiring for each button function was confirmed as correct and the non-conformance impacted button color only
Firm Action
DePuy sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice dated November 23, 2015, mailed FEDEx to all affected Customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer.
Customers were asked to take the following steps: 1. Review inventory located within your facility and quarantine any products listed in this product recall notification. Please follow the instructions on the Business Reply Form to return any affected inventory located in your facility. 2. Review, complete, sign and return the attached business reply form in accordance with the directions on the business reply form within 5 business days of receipt of this notification. 3. Forward this notice to anyone in your facility that needs to be informed. 4. If any potentially affected product has been forwarded to another facility, contact the firm.
5. Keep a copy of this notice. For further questions please call (508) 880-8100.
Root Cause
Process control
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution to the states of : AL, CA, CT, FL, KY, MN, MS, ND, NJ, NM and TX., and to the countries of: France, Netherlands and Norway.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.