Mitek VAPR Wedge Electrode (integrated Product Code: 227203 The VAPR Electrodes (end effect, side effect, wedge, angled, hook, flex, side effect short and wedge short) and VAPR Suction Electrodes (S9 and S ) with Integrated Handpiece with Integrated Handpiece, when used with the DePuy Mitek VAPR Electrosurgical System, are intended for resection, ablation, excision of soft tissue, hemostasis of blood vessels and coagulation of soft tissues in patients requiring arthroscopic surgery of the knee, shoulder, ankle, elbow and wrist.

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The firm, Depuy Mitek, sent an "Urgent Voluntary Product Recall" letter dated June 7, 2010, to all customers. The letter described the product, problem and action to be taken by the customers. The customers were instructed to not use any of the identified recalled products; to isolate all inventory of the affected product; complete the Business Reply Form, and return the affected products along with the form to Depuy Mitek; ATTN: Recall Coordinator, 50 Scotland Boulevard, Bridgewater, MA 02324 or fax completed form to 1-508-828-3750. Note the IMPORTANT PRODUCT INFORMATION: Any product that contains a round green sticker has been 100% inspected, meets specifications and is acceptable for use. Please Do Not Return any product that is labeled with the green dots because this product is not affected by the recall. If you have any questions or concerns with regard to this program, please contact your local Depuy Mitek Representative or DePuy Mitek Customer Service directly at 1-800-382-4682.