ANGIODYNAMICS NANOKNIFE IRE GENERATOR, Catalog/REF No. 20300101, ANGIODYNAMICS, 603 Queensbury Ave., Queensbury, NY 12804 Intended to remove tissue and control bleeding by the use of high- frequency electrical current (surgical ablation of soft tissue).
FDA Recall Z-3258-2011 · Posted 2011-09-23
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Recalling FirmAngiodynamics, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeOAB
Date Initiated2011-04-04
Date Terminated2016-01-29
Product Quantity21 units
Reason for Recall
Some units of Nanoknife have the potential to deliver a shortened pulse width without indicating an error. The affected units contain a "GOMe" circuit board which may cause the generator to drift from the calibration points set at the time of manufacture.
Firm Action
AngioDynamics, Inc. sent a "NOTIFICATION OF MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" letter dated April 4, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and action to be taken. The letter instructs customers to review the measurement graphs (displayed on generator) after each delivery of energy, and to contact AngioDynamics Customer Service at 1-800-772-6446 if shortened pulses are detected. Contact your local sales representative or call Customer Service for any additional concerns or questions regarding this notice.
Root Cause
Component design/selection
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution--USA (nationwide) and the countries of Australia, Germany, Israel, Italy, and Spain,
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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