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Encision, Inc.: Encision AEM Suction Irrigation Electrode, J-Hook, REF ES3884. Encision Inc., Boulder, CO 80301. The Suction Irrigation Electrodes and Adapters combine AEM shielding technology with suction and irrigation of fluids during laparoscopic electrosurgery to cut and coagulate tissue. The electrodes connect to a compatible electrosurgical generator via an adapter on the Encision AEM Monitor.

Recall number
Z-3096-2011
Recalling firm
Encision, Inc.
Product
Encision AEM Suction Irrigation Electrode, J-Hook, REF ES3884. Encision Inc., Boulder, CO 80301. The Suction Irrigation Electrodes and Adapters combine AEM shielding technology with suction and irrigation of fluids during laparoscopic electrosurgery to cut and coagulate tissue. The electrodes connect to a compatible electrosurgical generator via an adapter on the Encision AEM Monitor.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2011-08-24
Posted
2011-08-30
Terminated
2012-09-04
Reason
Electrode tips have been reported breaking off during use or cleaning.
Root cause
Device Design
Action
Encision Inc. sent out an "Urgent Product Recall" letter dated August 24, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter included: affected product, problem and instructed customers to discontinue use and return all affected electrodes to Encision. An enclosed reply form was to be faxed back to Encision indicating status of firm's inventory. For information on this recall call Encision at (303) 339-6917.
Quantity
83 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: Nationwide distribution, and the country of New Zealand.
Lot, serial or model codes
Catalog: REF ES3884. Lots: QI, RA, and RE
510(k) numbers
["K100711"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
GEI
Firm FEI
1000117361
Firm city
Boulder
Firm state
CO
Firm country
not on file

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2026-09-28
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