DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co.: Medical Device Recall in 2015 - (Recall #: Z-0479-2016)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2015.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

VAPR¿ TRIPOLAR 90" Degree Suction Electrodes (Model/Catalog No: 225028)

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: November 23, 2015

Date Posted: December 30, 2015

Recall Number: Z-0479-2016

Event ID: 72703

Reason for Recall:

Mitek identified that on VAPR Tripolar 90 Degree Suction Electrode the ablation and coagulation buttons are colored incorrectly. The wiring for each button function was confirmed as correct and the non-conformance impacted button color only

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 127

Code Information:

U1509202 and U1509162

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution to the states of : AL, CA, CT, FL, KY, MN, MS, ND, NJ, NM and TX., and to the countries of: France, Netherlands and Norway.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated