FDA Device recall Z-1155-2018
J-Plasma(R) Handpiece, Catalog Numbers: GS-018C, GS-270C, BVX-270B
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2018-03-28
On 2018-03-28 the FDA classified a Class II recall of J-Plasma(R) Handpiece, Catalog Numbers: GS-018C, GS-270C, BVX-270B by Bovie Medical, citing 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.….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-1155-2018 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2018-02-08 |
| Published | 2018-03-28 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC |
| Company | Bovie Medical |
| Distribution | n/a |
Product
J-Plasma(R) Handpiece, Catalog Numbers: GS-018C, GS-270C, BVX-270B
Reason
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.
Identifiers
| code_info | All lots manufactured since 01/01/2014 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1155-2018%22
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