Arthroscopic Energy 50¿ Probe with Suction, Catalog number: AES-50S Peoduct Usage: For resection, ablation, and coagulation of soft tissue and hemostasis of blood vessels in arthroscopic and orthopedic surgical procedures.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: 1412161, 1410201, 1410271, 1412121, and 1412081
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
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Recall Details
- Company:
- ConMed Corporation
- Reason for Recall:
- Probe programming error. The incorrect program can generate more heat at the surgical site, resulting in an elevated probability of tissue damage.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
Arthroscopic Energy 50¿ Probe with Suction, Catalog number: AES-50S Peoduct Usage: For resection, ablation, and coagulation of soft tissue and hemostasis of blood vessels in arthroscopic and orthopedic surgical procedures.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
1412161, 1410201, 1410271, 1412121, and 1412081
Distribution:
Distributed in: US, FL, OH
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-0205-2016
Related Recalls
Suction ports may potentially be occluded on the affected devices. If this occurs, the affected devices will not be able to perform the suction function during use, which could cause a delay in procedure and could require another device to be used.
Tip Guides are potentially misaligned laterally which could affect the accuracy of the guide system and could cause a delay in procedure and may require another device or alternate surgical method to be used
Tip Guides are potentially misaligned laterally which could affect the accuracy of the guide system and could cause a delay in procedure and may require another device or alternate surgical method to be used