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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

GI4000 Electrosurgical Unit - intended to deliver electrosurgical outputs to perform cutting and/or coagulation and coagulation with or without delivery of argon gas, in flexible endoscopic applications. MODEL #(s): G1110001

Reported: November 23, 2022 Initiated: October 17, 2022 #Z-0241-2023

Product Description

GI4000 Electrosurgical Unit - intended to deliver electrosurgical outputs to perform cutting and/or coagulation and coagulation with or without delivery of argon gas, in flexible endoscopic applications. MODEL #(s): G1110001

Reason for Recall

Two electronic diode components (D1 & D4) placed in the reverse orientation on the controller printed circuit board assembly may result in premature wear of the power regulator, leading to the regulators failure which could cause a full power loss. If the regulator failure were to occur during a patient procedure, a procedural delay may result

Details

Recalling Firm
Steris Corporation
Units Affected
5 units
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of Arizona, Illinois, Tennessee, Virginia.
Location
Mentor, OH

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
GI4000 Electrosurgical Unit - intended to deliver electrosurgical outputs to perform cutting and/or coagulation and coagulation with or without delivery of argon gas, in flexible endoscopic applications. MODEL #(s): G1110001. Recalled by Steris Corporation. Units affected: 5 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Two electronic diode components (D1 & D4) placed in the reverse orientation on the controller printed circuit board assembly may result in premature wear of the power regulator, leading to the regulators failure which could cause a full power loss. If the regulator failure were to occur during a patient procedure, a procedural delay may result
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 23, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0241-2023.