FDA Recall Terminated

FRAZIER Surgical Suction Instrument, 3 Fr. with Control Vent and Obturator, REF 0031030. MANUFACTURED FOR CONMED CORPORATION 310 Broad Street, Utica, NY 13501. ASSEMBLED IN MEXICO.

Recall: Z-0584-2007 · Initiated November 10, 2006

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0584-2007
Event Number
37346
Firm
Conmed Corporation
FEI Number
3001451571
Product Code
GCJ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Packaging process control
Initiated
November 10, 2006
Posted
March 13, 2007
Terminated
July 31, 2012
Address
525 French Road, Utica, NY, 13502-5945

Description

FRAZIER Surgical Suction Instrument, 3 Fr. with Control Vent and Obturator, REF 0031030. MANUFACTURED FOR CONMED CORPORATION 310 Broad Street, Utica, NY 13501. ASSEMBLED IN MEXICO.

Reason

Firm was made aware of instances where the sterile barrier of the instruments had been compromised.

Action

On 11/10/06, ConMed Corp. sent "URGENT: DEVICE RECALL" letters (dated 11/10/06) to the US and foreign consignees by UPS overnight. The letters instructed the consignees to inspect their stocks of the instruments and that they return all devices. The letters also instructed the distributors to contact their customers that received the instruments and conduct sub-recalls. Additionally, when requested, ConMed notified the distributor's customers (conducted sub-recalls) by UPS overnight mail. This recall action is to the end user level. Accompanying each letter was an effectiveness check form to be completed by the consignee, and faxed back to ConMed Corp. The instruments are to be returned to ConMed Corp. in Utica, NY. For questions, the consignee can contact Ms. Nancy Crisino by phone at (315) 624-3078 or by fax at (315) 624-3089.

Distribution

Worldwide

Quantity

32,008 units