FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#103267

Product

Habib, 4x Kit, Bipolar Resection Device RITA (Radiofrequency Ablation Devices). AngioDynamics, Inc., One Horizon Way, Manchester, GA 30816. Intended to be used to assist in coagulation of tissue during intraoperative surgical procedures.

FDA product code
GEIElectrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
General, Plastic Surgery
510(k) numbers
K051420
Affected lot / code info
Catalog number: 4401L, Batch number: 511829, 511830, 513063 513519 and 513789.

Why it was recalled

The labeling contains errors which result in the products being misbranded

Root cause (FDA determination)

Labeling False and Misleading

Action the firm took

AngioDynamics, Inc. sent out a "Medical Device Recall" letter dated August 30, 2010 to all affected customers. The letter included; products affected, problem and asked them to return the product back to AngioDynamics. Customers were asked to fill out and return the included Recall Reply Form. For question on this recall contact AngioDynamics at (800) 772-6446.

Recalling firm

Firm
Angiodynamics, INC
Address
1 Horizon Way, Manchester, Georgia 31816-1749

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Worldwide Distribution: (USA) Nationwide distribution and the countries of Austria, China, Denmark, Egypt, France Germany, India, Italy, Latvia, Netherlands, Poland, Russian Federation, South Africa, Switzerland and the United Kingdom

Timeline

Recall initiated
2010-08-30
Posted by FDA
2011-08-24
Terminated
2012-03-12
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #103267. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.