# FDA recall Z-1952-2018

> **Gyrus Acmi, Incorporated** · Class II · device recall initiated 2018-04-17.

## Product

Gyrus ACMI Reusable Active Cord for Bovie/ValleyLab Generators, Catalog No C650-129A (00821925008700)    The cord consists of a single conductor stranded wire terminated with plugs that connect to a generator on one end and a plug that connects to a Gyrus ACMI working element on the other end. They are provided non-sterile and are reusable. The cord is designed to be used with Gyrus ACMI GOCUS 640, Bovie, and other general purpose monopolar electrosurgical generators and appropriate electrodes and endoscopes.

## Reason for recall

There is a potential for the cord to spark and cause a fire.

## Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Distribution to the states of :   AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY., and to the countries of :  Japan, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and EU.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1952-2018
- **Recalling firm:** Gyrus Acmi, Incorporated
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2018-04-17
- **Report date:** 2018-06-06
- **Termination date:** 2023-09-18

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Southborough, MA, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1952-2018

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1952-2018. Retrieved 2026-06-02 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1952-2018. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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