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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Adult ThermoGard¿ Dual Dispersive Electrodes (for patients >15 kg.), No Cable, Catalog Number 51-7410. Intended to be used for the dispersion and return to the electrosurgical generator.

Reported: August 31, 2016 Initiated: May 18, 2016 #Z-2596-2016

Product Description

Adult ThermoGard¿ Dual Dispersive Electrodes (for patients >15 kg.), No Cable, Catalog Number 51-7410. Intended to be used for the dispersion and return to the electrosurgical generator.

Reason for Recall

A version of the dual dispersive electrodes may not be compatible with some electrosurgical generators, placing patients at risk for undetected pad lift and a potential burn.

Details

Recalling Firm
Conmed Corporation
Units Affected
4,480 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY, & Puerto Rico; and, the countries of Australia, Canada, Belgium, Brunei Darussalam, China, France, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, and United Arab Emirates.
Location
Utica, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Adult ThermoGard¿ Dual Dispersive Electrodes (for patients >15 kg.), No Cable, Catalog Number 51-7410. Intended to be used for the dispersion and return to the electrosurgical generator.. Recalled by Conmed Corporation. Units affected: 4,480 units.
Why was this product recalled?
A version of the dual dispersive electrodes may not be compatible with some electrosurgical generators, placing patients at risk for undetected pad lift and a potential burn.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 31, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2596-2016.