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Health product recall

Reusable Active Cord for Bovie Style Electosurgical Generator (2013-11-05)

Starting date:
November 5, 2013
Posting date:
November 29, 2013
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-36915

Recalled Products

Reusable Active Cord for Bovie Style Electosurgical Generator

Reason

To advise users of an updated caution statement in the instructions for use (IFU) which cautions users that the reusable active cords have a restricted service life and should not be used for a period of more than one year.  Users are advised that damage or wear to the cord may compromise the integrity of the insulation and this may result in sparking, smoke, the risk of electrical shock or the risk of fire.

Affected products

Reusable Active Cord for Bovie Style Electosurgical Generator

Lot or serial number

Lot: AA through MP, AR, BR

Model or catalog number

RAC-B

Companies
Manufacturer

Gyrus ACMI, Inc.

136 Turnpike Road

Southborough

01772

Massachusetts

UNITED STATES