The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2649-2016·Announced 2016-08-31

Bovie Precise 360 Handpiece Recalled Due to Incomplete Tip Bond

Bovie Medical Corporation is recalling 95 units of the BVX-450NR Bovie Precise 360 Handpiece because the adhesive bond to the angled tip may be incomplete.

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 structural defect in a surgical device used for cutting and coagulation, which poses a significant risk of injury during procedures.

Plain-English summary

Bovie Medical Corporation is recalling 95 units of the BVX-450NR Bovie Precise 360 Handpiece, Lot 0316D. This medical device is used to deliver helium gas plasma for cutting, coagulation, and ablation of soft tissue during open and laparoscopic surgical procedures.

The recall was initiated because the adhesive may be inadequately applied or the assembly may be manipulated after application, resulting in an incomplete bond to the angled tip. This defect could compromise the structural integrity of the handpiece during use.

The affected units were distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States (specifically in Maryland, Georgia, Missouri, and Florida) and in Finland. Healthcare facilities and users should stop using the affected handpieces and contact Bovie Medical Corporation for instructions on return or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
BVX-450NR Bovie Precise 360 Handpiece 45cm, needle Product is used for the delivery of helium gas plasma for cutting, coagulation, and ablation of soft tissue during open and laparoscopic surgical procedures.
Affected units
95

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot 0316D.

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 4 recalled by Bovie Medical Corporation 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.

See all 4 products in this recall →