Recall Z-0133-2017

Reason for recall

The packaging seal may contain a crease. The crease may result in an open channel. These channels may compromise sterility of the product.

FDA-determined cause: Under Investigation by firm

Action taken

ConMed sent an Urgent Device Recall letter dated June 27, 2016, to all affected customers with reply forms via USP First Class Mail. International customers received a notice dated July 11, 2016 by courier service. Customers were advised to inspect their inventory for any of the devices subject to recall. Customers were urged to contact all departments within their facility and any other facilities within their organization that may have received affected products. It is imperative that all end users of these devices receive the notification. Customers who have received any of the affected product are asked to complete and return the reply form along with the device to: CONMED Corporation 525 French Road Utica, NY 13502 USA Attn: Ed Kovac. Please do not return used devices. Replacement product will be issued unless otherwise requested. If customers do not have any affected devices to return, complete and return the business reply form indicating they have no devices and return by one of the means listed:1. Email to: coresihp@conmed.com 2. Fax to: Field Action Support Team at 315-624-3225. 3. US mail, using enclosed postage-paid envelope, to: CONMED, 525 French Road, Utica, NY 13502; Attn: Field Action Support Team. Customers with questions or requests, should contact the Field Action Support Team at 315-624-3237, fax to 315-624-3225, or email coresihp@conmed.com.