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FDA Device recall Z-1794-2012

PlasmaJet Open Surgery Handpiece (Part of the PlasmaJet Neutral Plasma Surgery System) The PlasmaJet system is a neutral plasma surgery sys…

On 2012-06-20 the FDA classified a Class II recall of PlasmaJet Open Surgery Handpiece (Part of the PlasmaJet Neutral Plasma Surgery System) The PlasmaJet system is a neutral plasma surgery sys… by Plasma Surgical, citing potential failure in the glued seal between the stem and the tip of the handpiece leading to the possible leakage of a very small drop of distilled water coolant from the handpiec….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1794-2012
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2012-04-27
Published2012-06-20
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanyPlasma Surgical
DistributionUS

Product

PlasmaJet Open Surgery Handpiece (Part of the PlasmaJet Neutral Plasma Surgery System) The PlasmaJet system is a neutral plasma surgery system that is designed for cutting and coagulation in open surgery and laparoscopic surgery.

Reason

Potential failure in the glued seal between the stem and the tip of the handpiece leading to the possible leakage of a very small drop of distilled water coolant from the handpiece in use.

Identifiers

code_infoLot Number 40041, exp. date February 2015 and Lot Number 40043, exp. date February 2015

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-1794-2012%22

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