J-Plasma(R) Handpiece recall: Contamination
J-Plasma(R) Handpiece, Catalog Numbers: GS-018C, GS-270C, BVX-270B
Why was J-Plasma(R) Handpiece recalled?
Bovie Medical is issuing a correction to address incomplete insertion of the J-Plasma(R) handpiece cable plug into the generator receptacle resulting in an incomplete helium seal. The potential exists for patient fluid backflow into the handpiece and the generator receptacle leading to risk of cross-contamination if the generator is reused.
What should I do if I have this product?
Review the official FDA enforcement record for current 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?
All lots manufactured since 01/01/2014
- Product
- J-Plasma(R) Handpiece, Catalog Numbers: GS-018C, GS-270C, BVX-270B
- Recalling firm
- Bovie Medical Corporation
- Quantity
- 5416 units
- Distribution
- worldwide
- Recall date
- March 28, 2018
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (device)