Ellman International, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: Z-0748-2017)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2016.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

ellman A CYNOSURE COMPANY Minor Surgery Bipolar Cable, Contents: Five (5) Disposable Bipolar Cables,STERILE The Minor Surgery Bipolar Cable is an accessory that is used to connect the bipolar handpieces to the RF generator for electrosurgical procedures that require the bipolar waveform.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: September 7, 2016

Date Posted: December 21, 2016

Recall Number: Z-0748-2017

Event ID: 75351

Reason for Recall:

Mislabeling of the "expiration date". The expiration date on the outer box and the individual pouches do not match. The expiration date on the box is correct with a date of 2018-02.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 370 boxes (US - 159 boxes, OUS - 211 boxes)

Code Information:

Lot Numbers 45572 (Box), (Individual packages) 48543, 50382, 48543, 50704, 50858 Exp Date - 2018-02

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - US including CA, FL, MA, MD, MI, MN, MS, OH, PA, VA, TX & WV; **International**Australia, Bangladesh, Greece, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Russian Federation, Singapore, Spain & Vietman.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated