PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

LeVeen Standard Needle Electrode System, Sterile (3.5/12), (3.5/15), (4.0/15), (3.5/25), (5.0/15), (5.0/25), and (4.0/25). Disposable, monopolar, electrosurgical devices, intended for use in conjunction with BSC radiofrequency generator for the thermal coagulation necrosis of soft tissues, including partial or complete ablation of nonresectable liver lesions.

Reported: October 24, 2012 Initiated: September 17, 2012 #Z-0079-2013

Product Description

LeVeen Standard Needle Electrode System, Sterile (3.5/12), (3.5/15), (4.0/15), (3.5/25), (5.0/15), (5.0/25), and (4.0/25). Disposable, monopolar, electrosurgical devices, intended for use in conjunction with BSC radiofrequency generator for the thermal coagulation necrosis of soft tissues, including partial or complete ablation of nonresectable liver lesions.

Reason for Recall

Leveen Standard and Leveen Coaccess Needle Electrode System, Directions for Use(DFU) in Portuguese, are incorrect. all other languages in the DFU are correct. Consignees in Brazil, Portugal,and Hong-Kong are being notified.

Details

Units Affected
19, 716 total all units
Distribution
Distributed in Brazil, Portugal and Hong Kong.
Location
Marlborough, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
LeVeen Standard Needle Electrode System, Sterile (3.5/12), (3.5/15), (4.0/15), (3.5/25), (5.0/15), (5.0/25), and (4.0/25). Disposable, monopolar, electrosurgical devices, intended for use in conjunction with BSC radiofrequency generator for the thermal coagulation necrosis of soft tissues, including partial or complete ablation of nonresectable liver lesions.. Recalled by Boston Scientific Corporation. Units affected: 19, 716 total all units.
Why was this product recalled?
Leveen Standard and Leveen Coaccess Needle Electrode System, Directions for Use(DFU) in Portuguese, are incorrect. all other languages in the DFU are correct. Consignees in Brazil, Portugal,and Hong-Kong are being notified.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 24, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0079-2013.