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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

ConMed Disposable Bipolar Ablators - Product Usage: intended to be used for cutting, vaporization, and coagulation of soft tissue during arthroscopic surgical procedures.

Reported: March 10, 2021 Initiated: February 1, 2021 #Z-1155-2021

Product Description

ConMed Disposable Bipolar Ablators - Product Usage: intended to be used for cutting, vaporization, and coagulation of soft tissue during arthroscopic surgical procedures.

Reason for Recall

There can be a potential breach of the sterile packaging barrier due to the development of pinholes at the crease of the double-folded edge of the current package configuration.

Details

Recalling Firm
Bovie Medical Corporation
Units Affected
5270 units
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA and FL.
Location
Clearwater, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
ConMed Disposable Bipolar Ablators - Product Usage: intended to be used for cutting, vaporization, and coagulation of soft tissue during arthroscopic surgical procedures.. Recalled by Bovie Medical Corporation. Units affected: 5270 units.
Why was this product recalled?
There can be a potential breach of the sterile packaging barrier due to the development of pinholes at the crease of the double-folded edge of the current package configuration.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 10, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1155-2021.