BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Sterile Handpiece Sheaths, P/N 7-796-19, included in the Accessory Packages contained in the HYFRECATOR 2000 Electrosurgical Unit (ESU) cartons, 115 VOLTS AC, REF/Catalog Number 7-900-115, Rx Only . There is no problem with the Hyfrecator 2000 Electrosurgical Units. -- ASSEMBLED IN MEXICO --- CONMED CORPORATION 525 FRENCH ROAD UTICA, NY 13502 The Hyfrecator 2000 Electrosurgical Unit is indicated for use in conjunction with an electrosurgical accessory handpiece for delivery of high frequency electrosurgical current through an accessory electrode for cutting and coagulation at the operative site. The sterile sheaths are intended to cover the electrosurgical handpiece during those typical electrosurgical procedures and reduce the effort necessary to re-sterilize the handpiece between procedures.

    Recall: Z-1757-2017 · Initiated February 28, 2017

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-1757-2017
    Event Number
    76482
    Firm
    ConMed Corporation
    FEI Number
    3001451571
    Product Code
    GEI
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Mixed-up of materials/components
    Initiated
    February 28, 2017
    Address
    525 French Rd, Utica, NY, 13502-5945

    Description

    Sterile Handpiece Sheaths, P/N 7-796-19, included in the Accessory Packages contained in the HYFRECATOR 2000 Electrosurgical Unit (ESU) cartons, 115 VOLTS AC, REF/Catalog Number 7-900-115, Rx Only . There is no problem with the Hyfrecator 2000 Electrosurgical Units. -- ASSEMBLED IN MEXICO --- CONMED CORPORATION 525 FRENCH ROAD UTICA, NY 13502 The Hyfrecator 2000 Electrosurgical Unit is indicated for use in conjunction with an electrosurgical accessory handpiece for delivery of high frequency electrosurgical current through an accessory electrode for cutting and coagulation at the operative site. The sterile sheaths are intended to cover the electrosurgical handpiece during those typical electrosurgical procedures and reduce the effort necessary to re-sterilize the handpiece between procedures.

    Reason

    For over a year, the Accessory Packages in the Hyfrecator 2000 ESU cartons were packaged in error by the manufacturer with non-sterile P/N 7-796-19 Handpiece Sheaths in pouches that were labeled as Sterile. This could cause an end user to use a non-sterile sheath as if it were sterile.

    Action

    ConMed sent an URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL Notices (dated 2/28/2017)to all affected US customers by USPS First Class Mail. International letters are in the process of translation and are scheduled to be sent by March 15, 2017. Customers were instructed to review their inventory for any of the affected product and were asked to complete the business reply form and return it to ConMed Corporation, 525 French Road, Utica, New York 13502. Customers with questions or requests should contact the Field Action Support Team at 1-800-448-6506, fax to 315-624-3225, or email [email protected]. For questions regarding this recall call 315-624-3533.

    Distribution

    Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) Internationally to Australia, Canada, Germany, Italy, UK, Great Britain, and Ireland.