FDA-Device2012-09-26Class II

HALO Flex Energy Generators Manufactured by B¿RRX Medical (now Covidien) 540 Oakmead Parkway Sunnyvale, CA 95085. The HALO Flex Energy Generator is indicated for use for the coagulation of soft tissue. The HALO Flex System is indicated for use in the coagulation of bleeding and non-bleeding sites in the gastrointestinal tract including but not limited to, the esophagus, including Barrett's Esophagus.

Covidien LLC
Hazard

Potential failure of HALO Energy Generator to enter "stand by" mode when initially powered on; and therefore can not be used for patient care.

Sold states
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Israel, Jordan, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Venezuela and UK.
Affected count
617 generators
Manufactured in
540 Oakmead Pkwy, Sunnyvale, CA, United States
Products
HALO Flex Energy Generators Manufactured by B¿RRX Medical (now Covidien) 540 Oakmead Parkway Sunnyvale, CA 95085. The HALO Flex Energy Generator is indicated for use for the coagulation of soft tissue. The HALO Flex System is indicated for use in the coagulation of bleeding and non-bleeding sites in the gastrointestinal tract including but not limited to, the esophagus, including Barrett's Esophagus.

Official notice

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2379-2012

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