Health product recall

IceFORCE™, IcePearl™, IceRod™, IceSphere™, IceSeed™, IceEDGE™ Cryoablation Needles and Prostate Cryoablation Kits (2020-11-18)

Starting date:
November 18, 2020
Posting date:
December 4, 2020
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-74477

Last updated: 2020-12-03

Affected Products

A. PRESICE CRYOSURGICAL SYSTEM - ICESEED PREMIUM PROSTATE KIT

B. PRESICE CRYOSURGICAL SYSTEM - ICEROD PROSTATE KIT

C. PRESICE CRYOSURGICAL SYSTEM - INDIVIDUAL ICEROD NEEDLE

D. SEEDNET - ICESEED NEEDLES

E. SEEDNET - ICESEED 90 DEG

F. ICEROD PLUS CRYOABLATION NEEDLE

G. ICEEDGE CRYOABLATION NEEDLE

H. ICEROD CX CRYOABLATION NEEDLE

I. ICESPHERE CRYOABLATION NEEDLE

J. ICEPEARL CRYOABLATION NEEDLE

K. ICEFORCE CRYOABLATION NEEDLE

L. ICESPHERE 1.5 CX 90 CRYOABLATION NEEDLE

Reason

Gas leaks from the needle shaft that determined some users of these devices are not adhering to the preparation technique described within the products' Instructions for Use (IFU), which ensures needle integrity of the entire needle shaft. This advisory is intended to reinforce existing instructions within the IFU directing users to fully submerge the entire needle shaft in sterile water or saline prior to the patient being anesthetized to identify a possible defective needle, therefore reducing the likelihood of patient harm from a gas shaft leak during the procedure.

Affected products

A. PRESICE CRYOSURGICAL SYSTEM - ICESEED PREMIUM PROSTATE KIT

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

FPRPR4518

Companies
Manufacturer
Galil Medical Ltd.
TAVOR BUILDING 1, INDUSTRIAL PARK, PO BOX 224
YOKNEAM
2069203
ISRAEL

B. PRESICE CRYOSURGICAL SYSTEM - ICEROD PROSTATE KIT

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

FPRPR4070

Companies
Manufacturer
Galil Medical Ltd.
TAVOR BUILDING 1, INDUSTRIAL PARK, PO BOX 224
YOKNEAM
2069203
ISRAEL

C. PRESICE CRYOSURGICAL SYSTEM - INDIVIDUAL ICEROD NEEDLE

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

FPRPR4009

Companies
Manufacturer
Galil Medical Ltd.
TAVOR BUILDING 1, INDUSTRIAL PARK, PO BOX 224
YOKNEAM
2069203
ISRAEL

D. SEEDNET - ICESEED NEEDLES

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

FPRPR3201

Companies
Manufacturer
Galil Medical Ltd.
TAVOR BUILDING 1, INDUSTRIAL PARK, PO BOX 224
YOKNEAM
2069203
ISRAEL

E. SEEDNET - ICESEED 90 DEG

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

FPRPR3202

Companies
Manufacturer
Galil Medical Ltd.
TAVOR BUILDING 1, INDUSTRIAL PARK, PO BOX 224
YOKNEAM
2069203
ISRAEL

F. ICEROD PLUS CRYOABLATION NEEDLE

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

FPRPR3508

Companies
Manufacturer
Galil Medical Ltd.
TAVOR BUILDING 1, INDUSTRIAL PARK, PO BOX 224
YOKNEAM
2069203
ISRAEL

G. ICEEDGE CRYOABLATION NEEDLE

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

FPRPR3506

Companies
Manufacturer
Galil Medical Ltd.
TAVOR BUILDING 1, INDUSTRIAL PARK, PO BOX 224
YOKNEAM
2069203
ISRAEL

H. ICEROD CX CRYOABLATION NEEDLE

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

FPRPR3533

Companies
Manufacturer
Galil Medical Ltd.
TAVOR BUILDING 1, INDUSTRIAL PARK, PO BOX 224
YOKNEAM
2069203
ISRAEL

I. ICESPHERE CRYOABLATION NEEDLE

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

FPRPR3558
FPRPR3560
FPRPR3561

Companies
Manufacturer
Galil Medical Ltd.
TAVOR BUILDING 1, INDUSTRIAL PARK, PO BOX 224
YOKNEAM
2069203
ISRAEL

J. ICEPEARL CRYOABLATION NEEDLE

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

FPRPR3601
FPRPR3603
FPRPR3617

Companies
Manufacturer
Galil Medical Ltd.
TAVOR BUILDING 1, INDUSTRIAL PARK, PO BOX 224
YOKNEAM
2069203
ISRAEL

K. ICEFORCE CRYOABLATION NEEDLE

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

FPRPR3602
FPRPR3618

Companies
Manufacturer
Galil Medical Ltd.
TAVOR BUILDING 1, INDUSTRIAL PARK, PO BOX 224
YOKNEAM
2069203
ISRAEL

L. ICESPHERE 1.5 CX 90 CRYOABLATION NEEDLE

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

FPRPR3573

Companies
Manufacturer
Galil Medical Ltd.
TAVOR BUILDING 1, INDUSTRIAL PARK, PO BOX 224
YOKNEAM
2069203
ISRAEL