FDA recall record

ConMed Altrus Thermal Tissue Fusion Handpieces under the following specifications: 1) 10mm x recall — FDA Z-1839-2014

ConMed Corporation initiated an Urgent Medical Device Correction for Altrus Thermal Tissue Fusion Handpieces due to risk of burns.

Class IIclassification
Z-1839-2014official record ID
Jun 25, 2014report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1839-2014
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmConMed Corporation
Report dateJun 25, 2014
Recall initiation dateFeb 20, 2014
Quantity12,653 units (10,769 domestically & 1,884 internationally)
LocationUtica, NY, United States

Official product description

Altrus Thermal Tissue Fusion Handpieces under the following specifications: 1) 10mm x 16 cm Catalog Number: 60-9510-001, 2) 10 mm x 23 cm Catalog Number: 60-9511-001, 3) 10 mm x 36 cm Catalog Number: 60-9512-001, 4) 5 mm x 16 cm Catalog Number 60-9520-001, 5) 5 mm x 23 cm Catalog Number 60-9521-001 and 6) 5 mm x 36 cm Catalog Number 60-9522-001. Products are packaged within cartons, 6 units per carton.

Why the product was recalled

ConMed Corporation initiated an Urgent Medical Device Correction for Altrus Thermal Tissue Fusion Handpieces due to risk of burns.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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