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Recall of Device Recall LIGHTWAVE SUCTION ABLATOR

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec.

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
    52811
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2051-2009
  • Event Initiated Date
    2009-07-31
  • Event Date Posted
    2009-09-09
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2011-02-25
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=84052
  • 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
    Electrosurgical Cutting and Coagulation Device and Accessories - Product Code GEI
  • Reason
    Conmed linvatec has determined there is a possibility that the device may not shut off if the ablate button is released, which may result in users/patients suffering burns.
  • Action
    ConMed Linvatec is notifying their direct consignees by an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter, requesting that customers check their inventory for the affected products; complete, sign, and return the Reply Form; and return of any affected lot numbers of the product. The product is to be returned to ConMed Linvatec. Questions should be directed to Customer Service at 1-800-237-0169.

Device

Device Recall LIGHTWAVE SUCTION ABLATOR
  • Model / Serial
    All lots manufactured from July 2004 to September 2008: Lot Numbers: 0407121, 0407151, 0407211, 0407271, 0411151, 0411221, 0411291, 0412081, 0412111, 0502161, 0502211, 0504281, 0505021, 0505061, 0505091, 0505101, 0505121, 0505161, 0505171, 0505231, 0506021, 0506131, 0507051, 0508121, 0508221, 0508251, 0509061, 0511021, 0511091, 0511301, 0602231, 0604241, 0606071, 0606191, 0610271, 0611011, 0703121, 0703191, 0704021, 0704091, 0704121, 0705091, 0705231, 0706041, 0706221, 0706271, 0707241, 0708031, 0708131, 0708201, 0711261, 0711301, 0801072, 0801152, 0802132, 0802202, 0803072, 0803112, 0803262, 0803312, 0804171, 0804292, 0805022, 0805061, 0805062, 0806092, 0806262, 0807142, 0807232, 0807292, 0808052, 0808132, 0809032, 0809052, and 0809262.
  • Product Classification
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution
  • Product Description
    REF IA-2000-S, LightWave Suction Ablator, STERILE, Rx ONLY, MADE IN USA. || CONMED LINVATEC, 11311 CONCEPT BLVD, LARGO, FL 33773-4908. || ConMed Linvatec LIGHTWAVE SUCTION ABLATOR, electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories, intended to remove tissue and control bleeding by use of high-frequency electrical current.
  • Manufacturer
    Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec

Manufacturer

Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec
  • Manufacturer Address
    Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec, 11311 Concept Blvd, Largo FL 33773-4908
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    CONMED Corp.
  • Source
    USFDA