Bovie Medical Corporation: Medical Device Recall in 2018 - (Recall #: Z-1153-2018)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2018.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

J-Plasma Precise(R) OPEN, Catalog Numbers: BVX-044-BPP, BVX-044-BPS, BVX-150-BPP, BVX-150-BPS

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: February 8, 2018

Date Posted: March 28, 2018

Recall Number: Z-1153-2018

Event ID: 79398

Reason for Recall:

Bovie Medical is issuing a correction to address incomplete insertion of the J-Plasma(R) handpiece cable plug into the generator receptacle resulting in an incomplete helium seal. The potential exists for patient fluid backflow into the handpiece and the generator receptacle leading to risk of cross-contamination if the generator is reused.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 1005 units

Code Information:

All lots manufactured since 01/01/2014

Distribution Pattern:

worldwide

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated