ModerateClass IIOngoing

FDA Devices recall · Reported August 9, 2023

MEGADYNE Suction Coagulators, Product Code 004125 (Suction Coagulator, Handswitching, 10 Fr, 6 inch (15.24cm)), Product Code 004225 (Suction Coagulator, Handswitching, 8 Fr, 6 inch (15.24cm), Product Code 004325 (Suction Coagulator, Handswitching, 12 Fr, 6 inch (15.24cm)), and Product Code 0041BN (Suction Coagulator, Handswitching, 10 Fr, 6 inch (15.24cm), Bulk Non Sterile)

Q: Which agency issued this recall?

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 9, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2257-2023.

Q: Where was the recalled product distributed?

Distribution: Worldwide Distributions: US (Nationwide) and OUS (Foreign) in countries of: AUSTRALIA, BELGIUM, CANADA, CHILE, DENMARK, EGYPT, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, HONG KONG, INDIA, IRELAND, ISRAEL, ITALY, NEW ZEALAND, NORWAY, RUSSIA, SAUDI ARABIA, SINGAPORE, SOUTH AFRICA, SOUTH KOREA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, UNITED KINGDOM, VIETNAM.

Q: 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.

An issue with the Suction Coagulator product family may lead to fluid ingress into the handpiece. Fluid ingress can lead to intermittent device activation, non-activation, or self…

Recall #: Z-2257-2023
Affected scope: 241,457 units
Initiated: June 15, 2023

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Megadyne Medical Products, Inc. recalled MEGADYNE Suction Coagulators, Product Code 004125 (Suction Coagulator, Handswitching, 10 … - a moderate-severity action.

MEGADYNE Suction Coagulators, Product Code 004125 (Suction Coagulator, Handswitching, 10 … was recalled by Megadyne Medical Products, Inc. in August 9, 2023. Reason: An issue with the Suction Coagulator product family may lead to fluid ingress into the handpiece. Fluid ingre…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2257-2023 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Megadyne Medical Products, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-An issue with the Suction Coagulator product family may lead to fluid ingress into the handpiece. Fluid ingre….

Moderate
severity level: 241K units
affected scope: Class II
classification: August 9, 2023
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2257-2023 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope (see the Recall Profile below) is large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking. 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.

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.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

MEGADYNE Suction Coagulators, Product Code 004125 (Suction Coagulator, Handswitching, 10 Fr, 6 inch (15.24cm)), Product Code 004225 (Suction Coagulator, Handswitching, 8 Fr, 6 inch (15.24cm), Product Code 004325 (Suction Coagulator, Handswitching, 12 Fr, 6 inch (15.24cm)), and Product Code 0041BN (Suction Coagulator, Handswitching, 10 Fr, 6 inch (15.24cm), Bulk Non Sterile)

Reason for recall

An issue with the Suction Coagulator product family may lead to fluid ingress into the handpiece. Fluid ingress can lead to intermittent device activation, non-activation, or self-activation when plugged into the electrosurgery unit (ESU).

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-2257-2023
Date reported	August 9, 2023
Date initiated	June 15, 2023
Recalling firm	Megadyne Medical Products, Inc.
Firm location	Blue Ash, OH
Affected scope	241,457 units
Distribution	Worldwide Distributions: US (Nationwide) and OUS (Foreign) in countries of: AUSTRALIA, BELGIUM, CANADA, CHILE, DENMARK, EGYPT, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, HONG KONG, INDIA, IRELAND, ISRAEL, ITALY, NEW ZEALAND, NORWAY, RUSSIA, SAUDI A…

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

Scale of Impact

241,457 units units affected - multi-state distribution scale.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 9, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2257-2023.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Worldwide Distributions: US (Nationwide) and OUS (Foreign) in countries of: AUSTRALIA, BELGIUM, CANADA, CHILE, DENMARK, EGYPT, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, HONG KONG, INDIA, IRELAND, ISRAEL, ITALY, NEW ZEALAND, NORWAY, RUSSIA, SAUDI ARABIA, SINGAPORE, SOUTH AFRICA, SOUTH KOREA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, UNITED KINGDOM, 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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