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Terminated

Altrus Thermal Tissue Fusion Energy Sources, Catalog Numbers: 1) 60-9500-120 & 2) 60-9500-INT. Thermal Ligation and Cutting Energy Source.

FDA Recall Z-0359-2016 · Posted 2015-12-01

Recalling FirmConMed Corporation
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeGEI
Date Initiated2015-11-05
Date Terminated2018-05-24
Product Quantity9 devices

Reason for Recall

Miscalibration of the Energy Source monitoring function, which may incorrectly sense the handpiece temperature as higher than the actual handpiece's temperature. This causes some devices to generate a "Check Seal" message with an audible alarm and to stop the heating cycle.

Firm Action

On November 4, 2015, ConMed Corporation distributed Urgent Device Recall Notification letters dated November 5, 2015 to their customers via overnight courier service. Customers should stop the use of these devices immediately. The recall notice recipient should contact all organizations within their facility and any other facilities that may have received the affected products. It is imperative that all end users of these devices receive this notice and respond immediately. Customers with questions can call Patricia Cotter, ConMed Recall Coordinator 315-624-3237 (8AM - 5PM EST, Monday through Friday), or fax to 315-624-3225 or email [email protected]. Customers who have any of the devices subject to recall (listed on the recall notice-attachment I) should immediately contact their sales representative. The sales representative will deliver a replacement unit to your facility and will pick up and return the recalled devices to ConMed Corporation. If you are unable to reach your sales representative, please contact Patricia Cotter at the numbers above. If you do not have any devices to return, customers should complete the Business Reply Form (attachment II), indicating you have no devivces and fax it to 315-624-3225, Attn: Patricia Cotter.

Root Cause

Process control

Distribution Pattern

Distributed in the states of CA, and TX and in the country of Mexico.

Official Source

View FDA Recall →

Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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