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Event 66598

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Event summary

Timeline bucket
October 21, 2013
Product types
Device
Classifications
Class II
Statuses
Terminated
Recalling firm wording
Urologix, Inc.

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  • openFDA Device Enforcement Report-date coverage June 20, 2012–July 08, 2026 Known gap: openFDA describes 2004-present coverage, but the current export has no report-date records in this interval.
  • openFDA Device Recall event_date_initiated coverage June 01, 1997–June 30, 2026

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Prostiva RF Therapy Hand Piece Kit, REF 8929, Rx only, sterilized using Ethylene Oxide. The Prostiva RF Model 8929 Hand Piece Kit is the delivery system component of the Prostiva RF Therapy System. Prostiva RF Therapy delivers low-levels of radiofrequency (RF) energy directly into the hyperplastic tissue for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The RF energy delivered by the system provides selective thermal ablation of prostate tissue to help reduce urethral constriction and relieve BPH voiding symptoms. The Prostiva RF Therapy System consists of the following major components: " Radio Frequency Generator " Hand Piece Kit " Telescope The Model 8929 Prostiva RF Therapy Hand Piece Kit contains the following single-use, disposable components: " One sterile Hand Piece with radio frequency cable (Model 8929) " One sterile Tubing System (Model 6101) " One non-sterile Return Electrode (Model 8934) The hand piece has two insulated electrode needles that deliver the radio frequency energy interstitially to the prostate. These needles are covered by insulating shields that localize the lesions within the prostate, protect the urethra from thermal damage, and eliminate collateral thermal damage. The Hand Piece stainless steel (SS) tube is inserted into the urethral canal up to the prostate with the aid of a telescope for visualization during the therapy. The Hand Piece features two insulated Nitinol needles inside the SS tube. The needles can be deployed (extended), at approximately a 90-degree angle from the SS tube, to a preset depth of between 12 mm and 22 mm (at 2 mm intervals). The needles inside the SS tube are deployed into, or retracted from the prostate, using the handle lever. RF energy is delivered through the needles to the prostate tissue. The RF energy creates molecular friction eventually resulting in tissue heating and cell death (therapy intent).

Z-0182-2014
Recall number
Z-0182-2014
Initiated
October 21, 2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recalling firm
Urologix, Inc.
Quantity
142

App-derived interpretation

Unknown reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0
A Hand Piece high deployment force exceeded the maximum specification.

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Reason for recall

A Hand Piece high deployment force exceeded the maximum specification.

Code information

Kit Lot Number: 215251, Hand Piece Lot Number: 13E005M.

Distribution pattern

Nationwide Distribution-including the states of AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, KY, MA, MN, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, TN, TX, and UT.