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FDA Devices recall · Reported November 24, 2021

Quantum 2000 Electrosurgical Generators Cooper Surgical Part Number: 909075

Coagulate function may not operate with the use of the Hand Switch, failure of the device to coagulate tissue may lead to a prolonged procedure requiring medical intervention to c…

Recall #
Z-0261-2022
Affected scope
193 Units
Initiated
September 29, 2021
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CooperSurgical, Inc. recalled Quantum 2000 Electrosurgical Generators Cooper Surgical Part Number: 909075 - a moderate-severity action.

Quantum 2000 Electrosurgical Generators Cooper Surgical Part Number: 909075 was recalled by CooperSurgical, Inc. in November 24, 2021. Reason: Coagulate function may not operate with the use of the Hand Switch, failure of the device to coagulate tissue…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0261-2022 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

CooperSurgical, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Coagulate function may not operate with the use of the Hand Switch, failure of the device to coagulate tissue….

Moderate
severity level
193 units
affected scope
Class II
classification
November 24, 2021
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0261-2022 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Product description

Quantum 2000 Electrosurgical Generators Cooper Surgical Part Number: 909075

Reason for recall

Coagulate function may not operate with the use of the Hand Switch, failure of the device to coagulate tissue may lead to a prolonged procedure requiring medical intervention to control any intraoperative bleeding and complete the case.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Ongoing
Recall number Z-0261-2022
Date reported November 24, 2021
Date initiated September 29, 2021
Recalling firm CooperSurgical, Inc.
Firm location Trumbull, CT
Affected scope 193 Units
Distribution US Nationwide Distribution Foreign: ARMENIA, BOLIVIA, CAMBODIA, CANADA, CHILE, CHINA, COSTA RICA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, ECUADOR, ENGLAND, GERMANY, HONG KONG, INDIA, INDONESIA, IRAN, ITALY, JORDAN, KENYA, MALAYSIA, MAURITIUS, MEXICO, NEW ZE…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

193 Units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Quantum 2000 Electrosurgical Generators Cooper Surgical Part Number: 909075. Recalled by CooperSurgical, Inc.. Units affected: 193 Units.
Why was this product recalled?
Coagulate function may not operate with the use of the Hand Switch, failure of the device to coagulate tissue may lead to a prolonged procedure requiring medical intervention to control any intraoperative bleeding and complete the case.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 24, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0261-2022.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: US Nationwide Distribution Foreign: ARMENIA, BOLIVIA, CAMBODIA, CANADA, CHILE, CHINA, COSTA RICA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, ECUADOR, ENGLAND, GERMANY, HONG KONG, INDIA, INDONESIA, IRAN, ITALY, JORDAN, KENYA, MALAYSIA, MAURITIUS, MEXICO, NEW ZEALAND, NICARAGUA, NIGERIA, PHILIPPINES, PUERTO RICO, QATAR, RWANDA, SINGAPORE, SOUTH AFRICA, SRI LANKA, TAIWAN, TANZANIA, THAILAND, TRINIDAD, TURKEY, UGANDA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, VIETNAM.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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