FDA Device recall Z-0879-2013
BMC RF Cannula Curved Sharp RadiOpaque, Non-Pyrogenic, Active Tip: 10mm, Gauge 16 Ga, Length: 100mm
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2013-03-06
On 2013-03-06 the FDA classified a Class II recall of BMC RF Cannula Curved Sharp RadiOpaque, Non-Pyrogenic, Active Tip: 10mm, Gauge 16 Ga, Length: 100mm by Baylis Medical, citing A report of an event was received indicating that upon opening a box containing 10 sterile cannula by a nurse, the pouch package of 5 of the 10 individually packaged cannula had n….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-0879-2013 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2012-10-04 |
| Published | 2013-03-06 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Baylis Medical |
| Distribution | n/a |
Product
BMC RF Cannula Curved Sharp RadiOpaque, Non-Pyrogenic, Active Tip: 10mm, Gauge 16 Ga, Length: 100mm. The BMC RF Cannula is sealed in a Tyvek pouch (primary packaging) and then placed into a white shelf-box (secondary packaging) with the instructions for use. A predetermined number of white shelf-boxes are then placed into shipping cartons (tertiary packaging). The BMC RF Cannula is intended for use in radiofrequency heat lesion procedures for relief of pain.
Reason
A report of an event was received indicating that upon opening a box containing 10 sterile cannula by a nurse, the pouch package of 5 of the 10 individually packaged cannula had not been sealed along one edge. Thus the pouch was open and the device could fall out of the pouch and on to the floor when retrieved from the shelf box. The cannulas were not used on any patients, as the unsealed packages
Identifiers
| code_info | Device Model #: 1 PMF 16-145-10CS. Lot number: PFFB 190811. |
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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-0879-2013%22
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