NXTHERA: Medical Device Recall in 2017 - (Recall #: Z-0262-2018)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2017.

Data Source: FDA.
Product Description:

Rezum System, Vapor BPH Ablation System, Model Number D2201-003. NxThera Inc. 7351 Kirkwood Lane Suite 138 Maple Grove, MN 55369 USA. Intended to relieve symptoms, obstructions, and reduce prostate tissue associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It is indicated for men greater or equal to 50 years of age with a prostate volume greater than or equal to 30cm3 and less than or equal to 80cm3. The Rezum System is also indicated for treatment of prostates with hyperplasia of the central zone and/or a median lobe.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: July 28, 2017
Date Posted: December 27, 2017
Recall Number: Z-0262-2018
Event ID: 77797
Reason for Recall:

Needle Bond may not be able to withstand the tension force applied when the shaped needle is deployed into and retracted from prostate tissue to deliver treatments.

Status: Terminated
Product Quantity: 113 units total
Code Information:

UDI 08855757006010. Lot Number of Outside Cases (Pack Lot) 2017020920 with Lot Number of Inside Boxes (Product Lot) 2017011612 and Exp Date 2018-01-31: Lot Number of Outside Cases (Pack Lot) 2017030286 with Lot Number of Inside Boxees (Product Lot) 2017011187 and Exp Date 2018-01-31.

Distribution Pattern:

USA Distribution to the states of : AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MA, MI, MN, MO, NE, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, UT, WA.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated