Button Switchpens recall: Labeling Error
Button Switchpens, w/Extendable Needle Electrode 10 mm Exposure, Single Use device, Electrosurgical./Extendable Pencils, 510(k)#K936304, Model Number: 75800. The device is packaged in a sterile Tyvek peel pouch within a cardboard box. The cartons contain 25 pouches per box. Pens/Pencils and Handles -- Olsen Medical Pens/Pencils and handles are designed to hold active electrodes Single Use device intended for coagulating and cutting tissue during surgical procedures.
Why was Button Switchpens recalled?
The Tyvek pouch label for this device states: 'with holster'; however, this product does not come with a holster. Firm officials met with FDA on 5/17/2012. At which time, they reported various labeling errors with their Button Switch Pen Electrode Electrosurgical /Extendable Pencils.
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?
Model Number: 75800, Lot Numbers: 023392 and 022438
- Product
- Button Switchpens, w/Extendable Needle Electrode 10 mm Exposure, Single Use device, Electrosurgical./Extendable Pencils, 510(k)#K936304, Model Number: 75800. The device is packaged in a sterile Tyvek peel pouch within a cardboard box. The cartons contain 25 pouches per box. Pens/Pencils and Handles -- Olsen Medical Pens/Pencils and handles are designed to hold active electrodes Single Use device intended for coagulating and cutting tissue during surgical procedures.
- Recalling firm
- PSC Industries Inc
- Quantity
- 725 units (125=Lot #023392 & 600 units Lot #022438)
- Distribution
- Nationwide Distribution-including DC and the states of CA, GA, IN, KY, LA, MT, TX, UT, and WI.
- Recall date
- July 18, 2012
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (device)