FDA Recall Terminated

ConMed 50L abdominal insufflator, Catalog Number 72-00258-0 / GS2000 - Product Usage: The device will maintain an expanded cavity (pneumoperitoneum) to allow the insertion of a variety of surgical instruments through the abdominal wall for visual examination of the interior or for surgery (laparoscopic surgery).

Recall: Z-1147-2021 · Initiated January 15, 2021

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1147-2021
Event Number
87231
Firm
Northgate Technologies, Inc.
FEI Number
1450997
Product Code
HIF
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
January 15, 2021
Terminated
October 31, 2022
Address
1591 Scottsdale Ct, Elgin, IL, 60123-9361

Description

ConMed 50L abdominal insufflator, Catalog Number 72-00258-0 / GS2000 - Product Usage: The device will maintain an expanded cavity (pneumoperitoneum) to allow the insertion of a variety of surgical instruments through the abdominal wall for visual examination of the interior or for surgery (laparoscopic surgery).

Reason

An internal tubing component in the flow path was made with incorrect material which was not tested for use with this device.

Action

The firm initiated the recall on 01/15/2021 by email to its direct consignees. The notice requested the consignee cease distribution or use and return the product to NTI. It also directed the consignee to notify their customers if the product was further distributed.

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL and OH.

Quantity

25 units