DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co.: Medical Device Recall in 2012 - (Recall #: Z-0133-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2012.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

DePuy Mitek VAPR Hook Electrode 3.5mm Hook Electrode with Integrated Handpiece Catalog Number: 227305 The DePuy Mitek VAPR Electrodes for use with the VAPR Radiofrequency System are intended for resection, ablation, excision, hemostasis of blood vessels, and coagulation of soft tissue in patients requiring arthroscopic surgery of the knee, shoulder, ankle, elbow, and/or wrist.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: March 12, 2012

Date Posted: October 31, 2012

Recall Number: Z-0133-2013

Event ID: 63283

Reason for Recall:

Product may have wrong large product identification label with symbols on the box indicating a S90 VAPR Electrode instead of the VAPR 3.5 hook electrode

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 376 units

Code Information:

Lot Number: M1108086

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide distribution: USA including states of: AL, CA, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, MD, MI, MN, NJ, NY, OH, OR, TN, TX, UT, VA, and WA.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated