FDA Device recall Z-0479-2016
VAPR¿ TRIPOLAR 90" Degree Suction Electrodes (Model/Catalog No: 225028)
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2015-12-30
On 2015-12-30 the FDA classified a Class II recall of VAPR¿ TRIPOLAR 90" Degree Suction Electrodes (Model/Catalog No: 225028) by Depuy Mitek A Johnson And Johnson, citing mitek identified that on VAPR Tripolar 90 Degree Suction Electrode the ablation and coagulation buttons are colored incorrectly. The wiring for each button function was confirmed….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-0479-2016 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2015-11-23 |
| Published | 2015-12-30 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Depuy Mitek A Johnson And Johnson |
| Distribution | AL, CA, CT, FL, KY, MN, MS, ND, NJ, NM, TX |
Product
VAPR¿ TRIPOLAR 90" Degree Suction Electrodes (Model/Catalog No: 225028)
Reason
Mitek identified that on VAPR Tripolar 90 Degree Suction Electrode the ablation and coagulation buttons are colored incorrectly. The wiring for each button function was confirmed as correct and the non-conformance impacted button color only
Identifiers
| code_info | U1509202 and U1509162 |
|---|
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0479-2016%22
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