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Class II Recall

GI4000 Electrosurgical Unit - intended to deliver electrosurgical outputs to perform cutting and/or coagulation and coag

Steris Corporation

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for GI4000 Electrosurgical Unit - intended to deliver electrosurgical outputs to per by Steris Corporation. Reason: Two electronic diode components (D1 & D4) placed in the reverse orientation on the controller printed circuit board assembly may result in premature w.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-0241-2023

Action Date

2022-11-23

Status

Terminated

Category

device

Product Description

GI4000 Electrosurgical Unit - intended to deliver electrosurgical outputs to perform cutting and/or coagulation and coagulation with or without delivery of argon gas, in flexible endoscopic applications. MODEL #(s): G1110001

Lot/Code Info: UDI: 00724995180256 Serial Numbers: 0032-0822-003, 0032-0622-009, 0032-0922-001, 0032-0822-001, and 0032-0082-002

Quantity Affected: 5 units

Reason for Recall

Two electronic diode components (D1 & D4) placed in the reverse orientation on the controller printed circuit board assembly may result in premature wear of the power regulator, leading to the regulators failure which could cause a full power loss. If the regulator failure were to occur during a patient procedure, a procedural delay may result

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution in the states of Arizona, Illinois, Tennessee, Virginia.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2022-10-17

Company

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 171 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.

Steris Corporation has 71 FDA actions in our database, including 28 recalls and 43 clearances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Steris Corporation) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Steris Corporation have FDA actions?

Steris Corporation has 71 FDA actions in our database, including 28 recalls and 43 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-0241-2023" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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