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PROCEPT BIOROBOTICS CORPORATION recalls AquaBeam Handpiece, Sterile EO, Rx Only, REF: 310301, and 320301, a component of AquaBeam Robotic System. 320301 distri…

Recall date
March 6, 2019
Source
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report
Recall number
Z-1110-2019
FDA classification
Class II
Brand / firm
PROCEPT BIOROBOTICS CORPORATION
Sold / distributed
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) state to: TX, FL, IN, CA, IL, VA, MI, PA.; and (OUS) countries of: Italy, Germany, France, Poland, United Kingdom, Spain, Canada and Australia.

Why it was recalled

Certain lots may develop an internal leak due to a micro-crack in a specific weld joint within the device. When the Robot detects this failure, it immediately renders the device inoperable and notifies the user via an error message, which may cause delay and/or inability to complete the procedure.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

AquaBeam Handpiece, Sterile EO, Rx Only, REF: 310301, and 320301, a component of AquaBeam Robotic System. 320301 distributed outside the U.S. Device Description The AQUABEAM Robotic System is intended for use in patients suffering from lower urinary tract symptoms resulting from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

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