Device recall

Z-0602-2016: Gynecare Thermachoice III Uterine Balloon Therapy System Ethicon, Inc. The…

FDA device recall · Class II · Ethicon, Inc.

Key facts

Recall number (Z-number) Z-0602-2016
Recall event 72840
Product Gynecare Thermachoice III Uterine Balloon Therapy System Ethicon, Inc. The GYNECARE THERMACHOICE III Uterine Balloon Therapy (UBT) System is a thermal balloon ablation device intended to ablate the endometrial lining of the uterus in pre-menopausal women with menorrhagia (excessive uterine bleeding)…
Product code PFJ
Recalling firm Ethicon, Inc.
Recall class Class II
Status Terminated
Termination date May 30, 2017
PMA numbers P970021
FEI number 2210968

At a glance

  • None Linked 510(k)s
  • 1–9 Products in the same recall event
  • 1–9 Recalled products with this product code

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About FDA device recalls (products)

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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Medical Device Recalls database

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