FDA recall record

Bovie Medical J-Plasma Precise 360, single use, disposable recall — FDA Z-0198-2019

There is a potential risk associated with the PEEK tip of the J-Plasma Precise 360 Handpiece separating from the handpiece and retained in the tissue.

Class IIclassification
Z-0198-2019official record ID
Oct 31, 2018report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0198-2019
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmBovie Medical Corporation
Report dateOct 31, 2018
Recall initiation dateJun 18, 2018
Quantity1,176 total units
LocationClearwater, FL, United States

Official product description

J-Plasma Precise 360, single use, disposable. The Bovie J-Plasma Precise 360 Handpiece is used for the delivery of helium gas plasma for cutting, coagulation, and ablation of soft tissue during open and laparascopic surgical procedures.

Why the product was recalled

There is a potential risk associated with the PEEK tip of the J-Plasma Precise 360 Handpiece separating from the handpiece and retained in the tissue.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) to states of:: CA, CO, FL, ID, IL, MD, MO, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA,, TX.; and countries of: Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Finland, Great Britain, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Qatar, Scandinavia, Slovakia, Switzerland, Turkey, and United Arab Emirates.

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: Letter.

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