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Device product

PlasmaJet Open Surgery Handpiece (Part of the PlasmaJet Neutral Plasma Surgery System) The PlasmaJet system is a neutral plasma surgery system that is designed for cutting and coagulation in open surgery and laparoscopic surgery.

Z-1794-2012

April 27, 2012

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Plasma Surgical Inc.
Event
Event 61951
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
36 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1794-2012

Official wording

Reason: Potential failure in the glued seal between the stem and the tip of the handpiece leading to the possible leakage of a very small drop of distilled water coolant from the handpiece in use.

Code information: Lot Number 40041, exp. date February 2015 and Lot Number 40043, exp. date February 2015

Distribution pattern: Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) including states of: CA and NY; and country of: United Kingdom.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Potential failure in the glued seal between the stem and the tip of the handpiece leading to the possible leakage of a very small drop of distilled water coolant from the handpiece in use.