—#116347

Product

Medtronic Prostiva RF Therapy Generator. The Prostiva RF system is indicated for the treatment of symptoms due to urinary outflow obstruction secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men over the age of 50 with prostate sizes between 20 and 50 cm3.

FDA product code: GEI — Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: General, Plastic Surgery
510(k) numbers: K113380
Affected lot / code info: all Model 8930 radio frequency (RF) generators are affected

Why it was recalled

Medtronic has found through device testing that if the optional footswitch is not connected to the Model 8930 RF generator during use, an electrostatic discharge (i.e. static electricity) to the footswitch connector port may toggle the RF output on or off. If this were to occur, it could result in unintentionally starting or stopping the lesion process, depending on the current status of the equi

Root cause (FDA determination)

Nonconforming Material/Component

Action the firm took

Medtronic sent a "Urgent Medical Device Correction" letter dated January 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Medtronic has found through device testing that if the optional footswitch (Model 60883) is not connected to the Model 8930 RF generator during use, an electrostatic discharge (i.e. static electricity) to the footswitch connector port may toggle the RF output on or off. If this were to occur, it could result in unintentionally starting or stopping the lesion process, depending on the current status of the equipment. The status messages on the display screen and associated audible alarms operate as intended, and would notify the clinician of any change in status as described in chapter 2 of the system manual. Enclosed you will find an insulating cap that should be placed over the footswitch connector port when the Model 8930 RF Generator is used without the footswitch. The footswitch connector port is located on the rear panel of the Model 8930 RF Generator as shown below. For further questions In the United States, contact Medtronic Neuromodulation Technical Services at 1-800-707-0933 or your local product representative. Outside of the United States, contact your local product representative.

Recalling firm

Firm: Medtronic Neuromodulation
Address: 7000 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55432-3568

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Nationwide Distribution including Puerto Rico and all States in continental USA except ID, MT, and NH.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2013-02-27
Posted by FDA: 2013-04-02
Terminated: 2013-11-21
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #116347. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.