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VAPR¿ TRIPOLAR 90" Degree Suction Electrodes (Model/Catalog No: 225028)

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: November 23, 2015 DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Other Medical Devices

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    U1509202 and U1509162
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co.
Reason for Recall:
Mitek identified that on VAPR Tripolar 90 Degree Suction Electrode the ablation and coagulation buttons are colored incorrectly. The wiring for each button function was confirmed as correct and the non-conformance impacted button color only
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

VAPR¿ TRIPOLAR 90" Degree Suction Electrodes (Model/Catalog No: 225028)

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

U1509202 and U1509162

Distribution:

Distributed in: US, AL, CA, CT, FL, KY, MN, MS, ND, NJ, NM, TX

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0479-2016

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