Bovie Medical recalls J-Plasma handpieces with catalog numbers GS-018C, GS-270C, BVX-270B made since January 2014 due to incomplete cable plug insertion causing potential cross-contamination if generator is reused.
Bovie Medical is issuing a correction to address incomplete insertion of the J-Plasma(R) handpiece cable plug into the generator receptacle resulting in an incomplete helium seal. The potential exists for patient fluid backflow into the handpiece and the generator receptacle leading to risk of cross-contamination if the generator is reused.
Bovie Medical is recalling J-Plasma handpieces with specific catalog numbers because the cable plug may not seat properly. This could allow patient fluids to flow back into the handpiece and generator, risking cross-contamination if the generator is reused.
The handpiece cable plug may not fully insert into the generator receptacle, breaking the helium seal. This allows patient fluids to flow back into the handpiece and generator, creating a risk of cross-contamination if the generator is reused.
Healthcare providers using the J-Plasma handpieces for medical procedures are most at risk. Patients using these devices could face cross-contamination if the generator is reused without proper cleaning.
Check for catalog numbers GS-018C, GS-270C, or BVX-270B on the handpiece. These models were made from January 2014 onward.
Identify the catalog number on the handpiece to confirm if it is recalled.
The cable plug may not fully insert into the generator receptacle, breaking the helium seal and allowing patient fluids to flow back, which could lead to cross-contamination if the generator is reused.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking the catalog number.
The recall describes a risk of cross-contamination if the generator is reused, but no mention of serious injury or death.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bovie Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1155-2018 — Bovie Medical Bovie Medical Hello, I own a Bovie Medical that is covered by recall Z-1155-2018 from Bovie Medical. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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