FDAClass IIMarch 10, 2021

HNM Disposable Bipolar Ablators - Product Usage recall

HNM Disposable Bipolar Ablators - Product Usage: intended to be used for cutting, vaporization, and coagulation of soft tissue during arthroscopic…

Why was HNM Disposable Bipolar Ablators - Product Usage recalled?

There can be a potential breach of the sterile packaging barrier due to the development of pinholes at the crease of the double-folded edge of the current package configuration.

What should I do if I have this product?

The recall is ongoing. Follow the firm and FDA instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Catalog Numbers HNM-31-150365 (lots 1017G, 1117B, 1217B, 0418C, 0518D, 0518H, 0618B, 0618D, 0818E, 1018J, 1018M, 1118J, 1218B, 1119B, 0420H, 0820H); HNM-31-150367 (lot 1117D); HNM-31-150368 (lot 1117D).

Product
HNM Disposable Bipolar Ablators - Product Usage: intended to be used for cutting, vaporization, and coagulation of soft tissue during arthroscopic…
Recalling firm
Bovie Medical Corporation
Quantity
3862 units
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA and FL.
Recall date
March 10, 2021
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Agency
FDA (device)
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