Reported Apr 10, 2013 · Terminated
Medtronic Prostiva RF Therapy Generator. The Prostiva RF system is indicated for the treatment of symptoms due to…
Medtronic Neuromodulation
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.What you should do
Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.
Firm contact: Medtronic Neuromodulation · 7000 Central Ave NE · Minneapolis, MN · 55432-3568
Is this the product you have?
- Medtronic Prostiva RF Therapy Generator. The Prostiva RF system is indicated for the treatment of symptoms due to urinary outflow obstruction secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men over the age of 50 with prostate sizes between 20 and 50 cm3.
- Lot codes and dates
- all Model 8930 radio frequency (RF) generators are affected
- Amount recalled
- 848 (696 US, 152 OUS)
Where it was sold
Why it was recalled
Medtronic has found through device testing that if the optional footswitch is not connected to the Model 8930 RF generator during use, an electrostatic discharge (i.e. static electricity) to the footswitch connector port may toggle the RF output on or off. If this were to occur, it could result in unintentionally starting or stopping the lesion process, depending on the current status of the equi
This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.
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