Goldvac(TM) UltraClean(R) Accessory Electrode 4 inch Coated Blade, REF/Catalog No. 60-7524-001, S...
FDA Recall #Z-0722-2013 — Class II — December 27, 2012
Product Description
Goldvac(TM) UltraClean(R) Accessory Electrode 4 inch Coated Blade, REF/Catalog No. 60-7524-001, Sterile, Rx ONLY -- CONMED CORPORATION Electrosurgical, Cutting and Coagulation and Accessories.
Reason for Recall
ConMed received complaints of some devices which had broken through the seal of the sterile pouch. ConMed confirmed instances where the pouch seal was compromised on the affected products. In no instance has it been reported to ConMed that a compromise in the sterile barrier has resulted in illness or injury. The compromised seals were discovered prior to use.
Recalling Firm
ConMed Corporation — Utica, NY
Classification
Class II — May cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Product Type
Devices
Product Quantity
313,190 (total for all devices)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Puerto Rico and internationally to Belgium, Colombia, Czech Republic, Dubai, Guatemala, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and Uruguay.
Code Information
Beginning Lot Code 120628X, Ending Lot Code 120917X. [Lot codes on boxes and packaging contain a lot code in the following format: 120917X where 12 represents the year (2012), 09 represents the month (September), 17 represents the day of the month, and X represents the manufacturing shift code (1, 2, 3, 4,5,6 or 9)].
Status
Terminated
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated