VCARE (Vaginal-Cervical-Ahluwalia's-Retractor-Elevator) STANDARD, Uterine Manipulator, REF 60-6085-000. Made in USA, CONMED CORPORATION, UTICA, NEW YORK USA 13502. The ConMed VCARE Retractor/Elevator is indicated for manipulation of the uterus and injection of fluids or gases during laparoscopic procedures such as Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy (LAVH), Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy (TLH), minilap, laparoscopic tubal occlusion, or diagnostic laparoscopy and also maintains pneumoperitoneum by sealing the vagina once colpotomy is performed.
FDA Recall Z-0175-2009 · Posted 2008-10-28
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Recalling FirmConMed Corporation
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeLFK
Date Initiated2008-09-08
Date Terminated2012-08-29
Product Quantity32,453 (total devices)
Reason for Recall
The firm received several complaints sighting detachment of the balloon at the distal end of the shaft. It was also noted that the incidence of the forward cup slipping off the shaft and being retained in the vaginal canal had increased.
Firm Action
The domestic recall notices were mailed on 9/08/08 by USP Priority Mail pouches. The international notices were sent via FedEx International Priority on 9/08/08. The letter described the problem, the health risk and requested that customers inventory the product and return them back to the firm. Customers are requested to fax the reply form to the firm. Contact ConMed Corporation at 1-800-765-8375, ext 3237 for assistance.
Root Cause
Process change control
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, France, and Switzerland
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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