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Angiodynamics, Inc.: ANGIODYNAMICS NANOKNIFE IRE GENERATOR, Catalog/REF No. 20300101, ANGIODYNAMICS, 603 Queensbury Ave., Queensbury, NY 12804 Intended to remove tissue and control bleeding by the use of high- frequency electrical current (surgical ablation of soft tissue).

Recall number
Z-3258-2011
Recalling firm
Angiodynamics, Inc.
Product
ANGIODYNAMICS NANOKNIFE IRE GENERATOR, Catalog/REF No. 20300101, ANGIODYNAMICS, 603 Queensbury Ave., Queensbury, NY 12804 Intended to remove tissue and control bleeding by the use of high- frequency electrical current (surgical ablation of soft tissue).
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2011-04-04
Posted
2011-09-23
Terminated
2016-01-29
Reason
Some units of Nanoknife have the potential to deliver a shortened pulse width without indicating an error. The affected units contain a "GOMe" circuit board which may cause the generator to drift from the calibration points set at the time of manufacture.
Root cause
Component design/selection
Action
AngioDynamics, Inc. sent a "NOTIFICATION OF MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" letter dated April 4, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and action to be taken. The letter instructs customers to review the measurement graphs (displayed on generator) after each delivery of energy, and to contact AngioDynamics Customer Service at 1-800-772-6446 if shortened pulses are detected. Contact your local sales representative or call Customer Service for any additional concerns or questions regarding this notice.
Quantity
21 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution--USA (nationwide) and the countries of Australia, Germany, Israel, Italy, and Spain,
Lot, serial or model codes
Batch/Serial Numbers: 00120508, 00090508, 00880909, 00371008, 00670709, 00850909, 00890909, 00780709, 00220708, 00300708, 00951009, 00900909, 00800709, 00260708, 00650709, 00690709, 00920909, 00930909, 00770709, 00130508, 01001009.
510(k) numbers
["K080376"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
OAB
Firm FEI
1319211
Firm city
Queensbury
Firm state
NY
Firm country
not on file

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