FDA recall record

Aerin Medical VivAer Stylus, REF CAT1785 (individual stylus), and REF CAT500 (5-pack) recall — FDA Z-0808-2025

Some units in a single production lot were programmed incorrectly which will result in the VivAer Stylus being incorrectly recognized as RhinAer Stylus…

Class IIclassification
Z-0808-2025official record ID
Jan 15, 2025report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0808-2025
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusOngoing
Recalling firmAerin Medical, Inc.
Report dateJan 15, 2025
Recall initiation dateNov 12, 2024
Quantity479 units
LocationSunnyvale, CA, United States

Official product description

Aerin Medical VivAer Stylus, REF CAT1785 (individual stylus), and REF CAT500 (5-pack), sterile.

Why the product was recalled

Some units in a single production lot were programmed incorrectly which will result in the VivAer Stylus being incorrectly recognized as RhinAer Stylus when connected to the Aerin Console.

Distribution information

US Nationwide Distribution: AL, AZ, CA, CO, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY LA, MI, MN, NY, NE, NY, OH, OR PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WV.

How to read the classification

FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.

Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.

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