Bovie Medical Corporation Renuvion/ J-Plasma Precise Open Handpiece. Catalog numbers BVX-044-BPS, BVX-044-BPP, BVX-150-BPP, BVX-150-BPS, APYX-044-BPS, APYX-150-BPP, and APYX-150-BPS - Product Usage: for electrosurgical cutting, coagulation and ablation of soft tissue during open surgical procedures. Recall
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Product
Renuvion/ J-Plasma Precise Open Handpiece. Catalog numbers BVX-044-BPS, BVX-044-BPP, BVX-150-BPP, BVX-150-BPS, APYX-044-BPS, APYX-150-BPP, and APYX-150-BPS - Product Usage: for electrosurgical cutting, coagulation and ablation of soft tissue during open surgical procedures.
Brand
Bovie Medical Corporation
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
The following Catalog numbers which were distributed from 06/01/2016 through present: BVX-044-BPS, BVX-044-BPP, BVX-150-BPP, BVX-150-BPS, APYX-044-BPS, APYX-150-BPP, APYX-150-BPS
Products Sold
The following Catalog numbers which were distributed from 06/01/2016 through present: BVX-044-BPS, BVX-044-BPP, BVX-150-BPP, BVX-150-BPS, APYX-044-BPS, APYX-150-BPP, APYX-150-BPS
Bovie Medical Corporation is recalling Renuvion/ J-Plasma Precise Open Handpiece. Catalog numbers BVX-044-BPS, BVX-044-BPP, BVX-150-BPP, B due to Unexpected stress fractures on the shaft of the hand piece may result in fragmentation during clinical use.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Unexpected stress fractures on the shaft of the hand piece may result in fragmentation during clinical use.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
On April 23, 2020 Apyx Medical (Formerly Bovie Medical) sent out an URGENT Medical Device Field Safety Notice identifying the problem, under what circumstances it can occur, the actions that should be taken by the customer/user in order to prevent risk to patients/users, and the actions planned by Apyx Medical to correct the problem. PRODUCTS: All lots of the Renuvion/J-Plasma Precise Hand piece with specified Catlog #'s that are not expired, and all lots of the Renuvion/J-Plasma Precise Open Handpiece with specified Catlog #'s that are not expired. ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN BY CUSTOMER/USER: Follow the cleaning instructions provided in the Instructions for Use (IFU) to remove coagulum/eschar from the blade during clinical use: For optimum performance, keep the distal end of the shaft free of debris. A damp gauze pad can be used for cleaning. Do not activate while cleaning the tip. Follow all specified cleaning instructions identified in the Field Safety Notification which are also in the product Instructions for Use (IFU's). Do Not modify or alter the tip of the device. Do Not use a cannula or a skin port that has tight interference with the outer diameter of the shaft of the device. Discontinue using the hand piece if during clinical use if a stress fracture develops and immediately report to Apyx Medical for return if any devices that exhibit this issue during clinical use. Customers should sign and return the customer response form via email indicating they have read and understand the instructions by May 1st of 2020.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026