FDA Recall Terminated

ConMed Laparoscopic Instrument: Meeker (Right Angle) Disposable Dissector, 5mm x 33cm length, REF/Product Code 60-6040-004. --- The product is distributed sterile in heat-sealed tray and labeled with an expiration date that pertains only to the sterility.

Recall: Z-0113-2007 · Initiated October 12, 2006

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0113-2007
Event Number
36515
Firm
Conmed Corporation
FEI Number
3001451571
Product Code
GCJ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
October 12, 2006
Posted
October 27, 2006
Terminated
August 30, 2012
Address
525 French Road, Utica, NY, 13502-5945

Description

ConMed Laparoscopic Instrument: Meeker (Right Angle) Disposable Dissector, 5mm x 33cm length, REF/Product Code 60-6040-004. --- The product is distributed sterile in heat-sealed tray and labeled with an expiration date that pertains only to the sterility.

Reason

The grasper jaws broke during laparoscopic procedures at the junction of the jaw and the tube.

Action

On 10/12/06, ConMed sent "URGENT DEVICE RECALL" packages (letter dated 10/11/06) to the domestic accounts via UPS Ground, and via UPS Express for the International accounts. Devices are to be removed from use and returned.

Distribution

Worldwide

Quantity

47 units