The Reprocessed Mitek Arthroscopic Wand is considered a soft tissue ablators. Soft tissue ablators are radiofrequency (RF) surgical tools designed for removal and dissection of tissue in arthroscopic surgeries. A generator or controller serves as the power unit. Soft tissue ablators are available in a wide range of sizes and angles; some models include thermal or suction functions. The outer box of the Reprocessed Mitek Arthroscopic Wand is labeled in part: "***ASCENT HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS Lakeland, FL***Contents sterile by EO unless package is opened or damaged.***Reprocessed Device for single use. Reprocessed By Ascent Healthcare Solutions.***Cat #: 225301 MITEK 3.5mm SIDE EFFECT ELECTRODE***Lot #: 674290 Expiration Date: 04/2012***" Individual pouch labeled in part: "***Cat #: 225301***MITEK 3.5mm SIDE EFFECT ELECTRODE****IFU at www.ascenths.com***Contents: One Expiration Date 04/2012***Lot # 674201 ID# 0***Reprocessed by Ascent Healthcare Solutions Not affiliated with the original manufacturer.***ASCENT HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS Lakeland, FL***"
FDA Recall Z-1204-2012 · Posted 2012-03-13
Recalling FirmStryker Sustainability Solutions, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeGEI
Date Initiated2009-06-01
Date Terminated2012-05-07
Product Quantity48
Reason for Recall
On 06/09/2009, Stryker Sustain ability Solutions, formerly Ascent Healthcare Solutions, recalled lots 674201 & 674290 of their Reprocessed Mitek Arthroscopic Wand due to the lots not being tested in accordance with the functional test requirement during the time frame of 04/14/09 to 05/25/09.
Firm Action
Ascent Healthcare Solutions notified their customers by presenting a letter dated June 1, 2009 from an Ascent Representative. The representative was to recover any products that may have been affected. Questions were directed to 1-888-888-3433.
Root Cause
Process control
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide Distribution (USA), including the states of: TX, NY, MN, CA, and CT.
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.