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Terminated

RITA Starburst XL (3-5 cm Diameter/25cm Length), Electro-surgical Device, Manufactured by: RITA Medical Systems, Inc., One Horizon Way, Manchester, GA 31816

FDA Recall Z-0752-2007 · Posted 2007-04-19

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeGEI
Date Initiated2007-04-03
Date Terminated2010-01-20
Product Quantity2331 devices

Reason for Recall

The product may have a cracked tray which can compromise the sterility of the product.

Firm Action

Notification by letter of the AngioDynamics, Inc. sales force and the domestic and international distributors began on April 2, 2007. They were asked to return all affected devices to the Manchester, GA division of AngioDynamics, Inc. A reply form was attached to be completed and returned via fax to AngioDynamics.

Root Cause

Other

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide, including USA, Austria, Canada, Croatia, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, France, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Republic of Ireland, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, UK, and United Arab Emirates.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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