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Z-1301-04

ConMed Stealth coated Laparoscopic Electrodes with 4mm Pin (60-5158 series). Cat. #60-5158-034 - Spatula...

ConMed Corporation / initiated 2004-06-28 / Terminated

Conmed Corporation began a recall of ConMed Stealth coated Laparoscopic Electrodes with 4mm Pin (60-5158 series). Cat. #60-5158-034 - Spatula; Cat. #60-5158-234 -''J'' Hook; Cat. #60-5158-432 -... on . The reason FDA records is "Insulation of some electrodes may have pulled away from the hub of the electrode exposing the conductive shaft below. There is potential for electrical shock". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1301-04
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
ConMed Corporation
Product
ConMed Stealth coated Laparoscopic Electrodes with 4mm Pin (60-5158 series). Cat. #60-5158-034 - Spatula; Cat. #60-5158-234 -''J'' Hook; Cat. #60-5158-432 - ''L'' Hook; Cat. # 60-5158-934 - Needle. FIRM ON LABEL: ConMed Corporation, Utica, New York, USA 13502.
Product code
GEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories
Reason for recall
Insulation of some electrodes may have pulled away from the hub of the electrode exposing the conductive shaft below. There is potential for electrical shock.
FDA root cause
Other
Action
Letters dated 6/28/04 via Priority Mail with instructions to return product and to subrecall if further distributed.
Quantity in commerce
3,252 units
Distribution
Nationwide distribution to 24 hospitals, 3 distributors and 13 sales reps. Six foreign consignees in Mexico, Italy, United Kingdom, Spain, Turkey and Australia.
Product codes and lots
Cat. #60-5158-034 with lot #s 0310301, 0402031, 0403051, 0404131;  Cat. # 60-5158-234 with lot # 0310081;  Cat. #60-5158-432 with lot #s 0310081, 0310301, 0311101, 0401051, 0401121, 0402031, 0403051, 0411121;  Cat. # 60-5158-934 with lot #s 0311101, 0401121.