Events

Recall of Device Recall ConMed Detacha Tip

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Conmed Corporation.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    35949
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1434-06
  • Event Initiated Date
    2006-03-27
  • Event Date Posted
    2006-08-24
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-04-27
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=47251
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Laparoscopic instrument - Product Code GEI
  • Reason
    Grasper jaws breaking at the junction of the jaw and tube during laparoscopic procedures.
  • Action
    On 3/27/06, all domestic customers were sent an "URGENT DEVICE RECALL" notice, dated 3/27/06, by USPS Priority Mail (Delivery Confirmation). International customers were notified by facsimile and/or e-mail as well as by mail.

Device

Device Recall ConMed Detacha Tip
  • Model / Serial
    Product Code: 1-1028; all lot codes manufactured between 10/06/2003 and 2/14/2005. Each lot code is found on the package labeling of unopened units and is also embossed on the grey hub of the device. For 5 digit lot codes: the 1st digit represents the year (4 represents 2004), the 2nd & 3rd digits represent the month (09 for September), and the 4th & 5th digits for the day of the month. For 7 digit lot codes: the 1st two digits represent the year, the 3rd & 4th represent the month, the 5th & 6th represent the day of the month, and the 7th digit represents the manufacturing shift code.
  • Product Classification
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide
  • Product Description
    ConMed DetachaTip Multi-Use Laparoscopic Instrument, "Endoweave Multiple Use Grasper", 5 mm x 33 cm, REF/Product code 1-1028. -------- The product is distributed sterile in heat-sealed tray and labeled with an expiration date that pertains only to the sterility.
  • Manufacturer
    Conmed Corporation

Manufacturer

Conmed Corporation
  • Manufacturer Address
    Conmed Corporation, 525 French Rd, Utica NY 13502-5945
  • Source
    USFDA