FDA recall record

ConMed Hip Preservation System Signature Series PreBent Burs under the following labels: 1) recall — FDA Z-1842-2016

Metal shavings released from burs during use are due to contact between the bur and the hood of the PreBent Bur assembly. During the manufacturing process…

Class IIclassification
Z-1842-2016official record ID
Jun 8, 2016report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1842-2016
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmConMed Corporation
Report dateJun 8, 2016
Recall initiation dateDec 21, 2015
Quantity991 pieces
LocationUtica, NY, United States

Official product description

Hip Preservation System Signature Series PreBent Burs under the following labels: 1) PreBent Spherical Bur, 5.5mm x 19cm Catalog Number HPS-HB11, 2) PreBent Polishing Bur, 5.5mm x 19cm Catalog Number HPS-HB12 and 3) PreBent Oval Bur, 6.0mm x 19cm Catalog Number HPS-HB13 The ConMed Hip Preservation System Signature Series is intended to be used for resection of osseous tissue (bone) in arthroscopic and endoscopic surgical procedures

Why the product was recalled

Metal shavings released from burs during use are due to contact between the bur and the hood of the PreBent Bur assembly. During the manufacturing process an assembly error occurred which caused inadvertent mixing of two sizes of bearings.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution - Nationwide to CA, CO, FL, IN, MD, MN, NC, NY, OH, TX, UT & VA; International: Canada, Wales

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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