FDA Recall Terminated

ConMed System 2450 Electrosurgical Generator, REF 60-2450-230, 230V-240V, ConMed Electrosurgery, Centennial, CO. A general-purpose electrosurgical generator used in conjunction with an electrosurgical accessory handpiece for delivery of high (HF) electrosurgical current through an accessory electrode for cutting and coagulation at the operative site.

Recall: Z-1365-2011 · Initiated December 27, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1365-2011
Event Number
57544
Firm
ConMed Electrosurgery
FEI Number
3004491689
Product Code
GEI
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
December 27, 2010
Posted
February 17, 2011
Terminated
August 1, 2011
Address
14603 E Fremont Ave, Centennial, CO, 80112-4251

Description

ConMed System 2450 Electrosurgical Generator, REF 60-2450-230, 230V-240V, ConMed Electrosurgery, Centennial, CO. A general-purpose electrosurgical generator used in conjunction with an electrosurgical accessory handpiece for delivery of high (HF) electrosurgical current through an accessory electrode for cutting and coagulation at the operative site.

Reason

Electrosurgical generator may allow possibility of electrical shock and/or burns to user or patient.

Action

ConMed Electrosurgery sent an Urgent Device Recall letter dted December 27, 2010, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to notify anyone who may have received the affected product.. They were to review their inventory and return a Business Reply Form via fax to 303-699-9854 and to contact ConMed Electrosurgery Technical Services at 800-552-0138 to schedule a time to have their equipment upgraded.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution, including USA (nationwide) and the countries of Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Finland, France, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam.

Quantity

442 units