Velocity Disposable Bipolar Ablators - Product Usage: intended to be used for cutting, vaporization, and coagulation of soft tissue during arthroscopic surgical procedures.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Catalog Numbers 7201 (lots 0217H, 0317J, 0417B, 0417F, 0417H, 0618K, 0718B, 0718D, 0718F, 0419J, 0519J, 0120F, 0420B, 0720K, 0720M, 0820L, 0117D, 0117F, 1020L); 7205 (lots 0217B, 0317L); 7206 (lots 0217B, 0317L); 7201-01 (lots 0920B, 0920D, 0920H); 7203 (0217F, 0317B, 0317L, 0417H).
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- 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:
- Bovie Medical Corporation
- Reason for Recall:
- There can be a potential breach of the sterile packaging barrier due to the development of pinholes at the crease of the double-folded edge of the current package configuration.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- ongoing
Product Information
Full Description:
Velocity Disposable Bipolar Ablators - Product Usage: intended to be used for cutting, vaporization, and coagulation of soft tissue during arthroscopic surgical procedures.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Catalog Numbers 7201 (lots 0217H, 0317J, 0417B, 0417F, 0417H, 0618K, 0718B, 0718D, 0718F, 0419J, 0519J, 0120F, 0420B, 0720K, 0720M, 0820L, 0117D, 0117F, 1020L); 7205 (lots 0217B, 0317L); 7206 (lots 0217B, 0317L); 7201-01 (lots 0920B, 0920D, 0920H); 7203 (0217F, 0317B, 0317L, 0417H).
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-1153-2021
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