Recall Z-2379-2012— Covidien LLC

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Covidien LLC, initiated 2012-08-03, terminated 2013-09-30. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K092487. Product: HALO Flex Energy Generators Manufactured by B¿RRX Medical (now Covidien) 540 Oakmead Parkway Sunnyvale, CA 95085. The HALO Flex Energy Generator is indicated for use for the coagulation of soft tissue. The HALO Flex System is indicated for use in the coagulation of bleeding and non-bleeding sites in the gastrointestinal tract including but not limited to, the esophagus, including Barrett's Esophagus.. Reason: Potential failure of HALO Energy Generator to enter "stand by" mode when initially powered on; and therefore can not be used for patient care..

Recalling firm
Covidien LLC
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2012-08-03
Terminated
2013-09-30
Firm location
Sunnyvale, CA, United States

510(k) clearances named in this recall

1 on FDA's record

K-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.

Product description

HALO Flex Energy Generators Manufactured by B¿RRX Medical (now Covidien) 540 Oakmead Parkway Sunnyvale, CA 95085. The HALO Flex Energy Generator is indicated for use for the coagulation of soft tissue. The HALO Flex System is indicated for use in the coagulation of bleeding and non-bleeding sites in the gastrointestinal tract including but not limited to, the esophagus, including Barrett's Esophagus.

Reason for recall

Potential failure of HALO Energy Generator to enter "stand by" mode when initially powered on; and therefore can not be used for patient care.

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