Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported October 26, 2016
The packaging seal may contain a crease. The crease may result in an open channel. These channels may compromise sterility of the product.
ConMed Corporation recalled CORE¿ Suction Irrigation Handpiece Y-Tubing set, with 5mm x 32cm Length Probe for Single … - a moderate-severity action.
CORE¿ Suction Irrigation Handpiece Y-Tubing set, with 5mm x 32cm Length Probe for Single … was recalled by ConMed Corporation in October 26, 2016. Reason: The packaging seal may contain a crease. The crease may result in an open channel. These channels may compro…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0131-2017 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
ConMed Corporation issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The packaging seal may contain a crease. The crease may result in an open channel. These channels may compro….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0131-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0131-2017) was formally reported on October 26, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on June 27, 2016. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. ConMed Corporation is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Utica, NY. Federal records list the affected scope as N/A.
The documented reason for this recall is: The packaging seal may contain a crease. The crease may result in an open channel. These channels may compromise sterility of the product. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - US (Nationwide) Internationally: to Australia, Austria, Uruguay, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Italy, United Kingdom, Guatemala, Czech Republic & Canada.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
N/A
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
CORE¿ Suction Irrigation Handpiece Y-Tubing set, with 5mm x 32cm Length Probe for Single Solution or Dual Bags, Catalog Number CD8200 The CORE Suction/Irrigation Y Tubing Set with Trumpet Valves (CD8200) is indicated for use in gynecological and abdominal surgery for
The packaging seal may contain a crease. The crease may result in an open channel. These channels may compromise sterility of the product.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0131-2017 |
| Date reported | October 26, 2016 |
| Date initiated | June 27, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | ConMed Corporation |
| Firm location | Utica, NY |
| Affected scope | N/A |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US (Nationwide) Internationally: to Australia, Austria, Uruguay, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Italy, United Kingdom, Guatemala, Czech Republic & Canada. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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