GYRUS ACMI PKS PlasmaSEAL Open Forceps, model 2103PK and 917015PK. Sterile EO. The device is intended to be used with the PlasmaKinetic electrosurgical generator, software version 1.93 or greater or the PlasmaKinetic with SuperPulse electrosurgical generator, software version 2.19A or greater or the G400 electrosurgical generator. Made in USA Gyrus ACMI, Gyrus Medical, Inc., 6655 Wedgwood Road, Suite 160, Maple Grove, MN 55311-3602.
FDA Recall Z-1175-06 · Posted 2006-06-27
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Recalling FirmGyrus Medical, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeGEI
Date Initiated2006-05-15
Date Terminated2007-01-12
Product Quantity2971 (2931 domestic, 40 OUS)
Reason for Recall
Gyrus ACMI has identified a product issue wherein their PlasmaSEAL Open Forceps, models 2103PK and 917015PK, may not deliver adequate hemostasis during use. Although Gyrus ACMI has had no reports of serious injury to patient, testing indicated that the possibility exists.
Firm Action
US accounts were initially contacted by phone beginning 05/15/2006 and then sent a follow-up letter sent 05/31/2006. Customers were told of the issue, instructed to discontinue use of the product, told to remove all 2103PK and 917015PK devices from shelves and to quarantine product until they receive a letter with instructions to return the affected devices to Gyrus ACMI.
Root Cause
Other
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide, Australia, Canada, Netherlands. (AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV).
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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