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Terminated

Altrus Thermal Tissue Fusion Handpieces under the following specifications: 1) 10mm x 16 cm Catalog Number: 60-9510-001, 2) 10 mm x 23 cm Catalog Number: 60-9511-001, 3) 10 mm x 36 cm Catalog Number: 60-9512-001, 4) 5 mm x 16 cm Catalog Number 60-9520-001, 5) 5 mm x 23 cm Catalog Number 60-9521-001 and 6) 5 mm x 36 cm Catalog Number 60-9522-001. Products are packaged within cartons, 6 units per carton.

FDA Recall Z-1839-2014 · Posted 2014-06-20

Recalling FirmConMed Corporation
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeGEI
Date Initiated2014-02-20
Date Terminated2017-04-07
Product Quantity12,653 units (10,769 domestically & 1,884 internationally)

Reason for Recall

ConMed Corporation initiated an Urgent Medical Device Correction for Altrus Thermal Tissue Fusion Handpieces due to risk of burns.

Firm Action

On February 20, 2014 and February 28, 2014 ConMed Corporation distributed Urgent Medical Device Correction notices to their domestic and foreign customers via FedEx Priority. The notice was generated by ConMed for information purposes only. Customers are to ensure that the jaws of the energy vessel sealing device does not come in contact with unintended tissue, surfaces, or objects until the jaws have cooled sufficiently. Customers who have further distributed this product, please forward a copy of the correction notice to the recipient as appropriate. Customers will questions should contact ConMed Regulatory Affairs at (315) 624-3237 or by email at [email protected].

Root Cause

Device Design

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution.

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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