FDA Recalls Covidien Emprint Percutaneous Ablation Antenna Due to Tip Disengagement
FDA is recalling the Covidien Emprint Standard Percutaneous Antenna because the ceramic trocar tip may disengage from the needle shaft, potentially remaining in the patient.
- Product
- Covidien Emprint Standard Percutaneous Antenna with Thermosphere Technology, CA20L2 intended for use in percutaneous, laparoscopic, and intraoperative coagulation (ablation) of soft tissue, including partial or complete ablation of nonresectable liver tumors.
- Category
- Medical Device
- Distribution
- Distributed nationwide