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SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0180-2021·Announced 2020-10-28

Entellus Medical Shaver System Foot Pedal Recalled for Magnet Defect

Bien-Air Surgery Sa is recalling Entellus Medical Shaver System foot pedals because an internal magnet may detach, causing the motor to start unattended and become unstoppable.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a medical device defect that could cause an unstoppable motor to start unattended during surgical procedures, posing a significant risk of injury.

Plain-English summary

Bien-Air Surgery Sa is recalling the Entellus Medical Shaver System Foot Pedal (REF SSA-102). The recall is due to a defect where the magnet located inside the foot pedal may come off. This failure may result in the unattended start of the motor, which could become unstoppable.

The affected product is designed for shaping bone and for the resection of soft and hard tissues as part of surgical procedures in the areas of otorhinolaryngology. The recall covers units distributed nationwide in the United States, including in the states of California, Michigan, and Minnesota. Specific serial numbers are listed in the official recall documentation.

Healthcare facilities and users should stop using the affected foot pedals immediately. Bien-Air Surgery Sa is the recalling firm responsible for the corrective action.

The recalled product

Product
Entellus Medical REF SSA-102 SN ******* Shaver System Foot Pedal - Product Usage: The Entellus Medical Shaver System has been designed for shaping bone and for the resection of soft and hard tissues as part of surgical procedures in the areas of otorhinolaryngology.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 4 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by Bien-Air Surgery Sa under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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