RecallDepth

her option Cryoablation Therapy Disposable Probe, Model CU-1. Sterile. Manufactured at: American Medical Systems, Inc., 10700 Bren Road West, Minnetonka, MN 55343 USA. The Her Option Cryoablation Therapy System consists of a Console, a Cryoprobe and a Disposable Probe.

Company
American Medical Systems
Recall Initiated
January 13, 2006
Posted
March 23, 2006
Terminated
February 24, 2008
Recall Number
Z-0675-06
Quantity
152
Firm Location
W Minnetonka, MN

Reason for Recall

Overheating of the Cryoablation Therapy Disposable Probe (CU-1), could cause a burn injury to a patient or user in certain circumstances.

Distribution

Nationwide. AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI

Lot / Code Info

Lots 431803 & 436666

Root Cause

Other

Action Taken

An Urgent Device Recall / Product Safety Advisory letter, dated January 25, 2006, was sent to all customers who have purchased Disposable Probes since 01/01/2005 or who have in their possession a Her Option console (whether customer owned or AMS owned). The letter informs customers of the issue and of the 2 lots being recalled. The letter also includes Safety Advisory Instruction which are to be posted on or near the Her Option Console. A Recall Acknowledgement Form is asked to be returned to American Medical Systems which serves as an indication that the customer read the notice, is returning affected product and have understood and posted the Safety Advisory instructions.

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