FDA recall record

ConMed Sterile Handpiece Sheaths, P/N 7-796-19, included in the Accessory Packages contained recall — FDA Z-1759-2017

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…

Class IIclassification
Z-1759-2017official record ID
Apr 19, 2017report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1759-2017
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmConMed Corporation
Report dateApr 19, 2017
Recall initiation dateFeb 28, 2017
QuantityN/A
LocationUtica, NY, United States

Official product description

Sterile Handpiece Sheaths, P/N 7-796-19, included in the Accessory Packages contained in the HYFRECATOR 2000 Electrosurgical Unit (ESU) cartons, 230 VOLTS AC, REF/Catalog Number 7-900-230, Rx Only. There is no problem with the Hyfrecator 2000 Electrosurgical Units. -- ASSEMBLED IN MEXICO -- CONMED CORPORATION 525 FRENCH ROAD UTICA, NY 13502

Why the product was recalled

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.

Distribution information

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

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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