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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Myoscience brand iovera Smart Tip, Myoscience Cryo-Touch IV, a Cryogenic Surgical device, REF Catalog Number: STA0311-10. Product Usage: The Myoscience Cryo-Touch IV (a.k.a. iovera) is used to destroy tissue during surgical procedures by applying freezing cold. It can also be used to produce lesions in peripheral nervous tissue by the application of cold to the selected site for the blocking of pain. The Cryo-Touch IV (a.k.a. iovera) is not indicated for treatment of central nervous system tissue.

Z-1781-2013

June 21, 2013

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Myoscience Inc
Event
Event 65542
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
3 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1781-2013

Official wording

Reason: The outer box label of the product was labeled with a down revision label which did not include the US labeling requirements, specifically the symbol descriptors and also the "Caution: Federal Law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician." This product was previously labeled for EU distribution only.

Code information: Serial Numbers: 100100, 100101, 100103

Distribution pattern: US distribution including CA and ID.

Derived failure modes

  • Labeling or packaging

    reason.labeling_packaging · v1.0.0

    label which did not include