Covidien Emprint Percutaneous Antenna with Thermosphere Technology — Class II medical device recall Z-0561-2018
Ongoing recall by Covidien LLC, reported 2018-02-14, distributed nationwide. The firm received consumer reports of the ceramic trocar tip of the Emprint ablation antenna disengaging from
| Recall number | Z-0561-2018 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Covidien LLC, North Haven, CT, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2017-08-07 |
| Classified | 2018-02-08 |
| Reported by FDA | 2018-02-14 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | CA, CN |
| UPC / GTIN / UDI-DI | 10884521706606 |
| Lot numbers | S6MG007PX, S6MG010PX, S6MG016PX, S7AG002PX, S7BG005X, S7BG009X, S7DG004X, S7FG006X |
Product
Covidien Emprint Percutaneous Antenna with Thermosphere Technology, 30cm (reinforced), Material CA30L2
Reason for recall
The firm received consumer reports of the ceramic trocar tip of the Emprint ablation antenna disengaging from the needle shaft post-ablation. This can result in the tip remaining in the patient.
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