ConMed Disposable Bipolar Ablators - Product Usage: intended to be used for cutting, vaporization, and coagulation of soft tissue during arthroscopic surgical procedures.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Catalog Numbers C3390A (lots 0317F, 0417B, 0517B, 0517D, 0517J, 0617D, 0617F, 0617H, 0617K, 0717A, 0717G, 0817B, 0917G, 0917J, 1017C, 1017E, 1017J, 1117B, 0418C); C3350A (lots 0317F, 0417B, 0517B, 0517G, 0717C, 0817D, 0917C, 0917E); C3350NA (lots 0317F, 0517G, 0817F); C2455NA (lots 0317F, 0517B, 0717E, 1017C, 1017E); C1860NA (lots 0317F, 0517B, 0717E, 0817F, 1017G, 0418E); C3390NA (lots 0317F, 0517G, 0817H, 1017J, 0418E, 0518F, 1218C).
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Bovie Medical Corporation
- 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.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- ongoing
Product Information
Full Description:
ConMed Disposable Bipolar Ablators - Product Usage: intended to be used for cutting, vaporization, and coagulation of soft tissue during arthroscopic surgical procedures.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Catalog Numbers C3390A (lots 0317F, 0417B, 0517B, 0517D, 0517J, 0617D, 0617F, 0617H, 0617K, 0717A, 0717G, 0817B, 0917G, 0917J, 1017C, 1017E, 1017J, 1117B, 0418C); C3350A (lots 0317F, 0417B, 0517B, 0517G, 0717C, 0817D, 0917C, 0917E); C3350NA (lots 0317F, 0517G, 0817F); C2455NA (lots 0317F, 0517B, 0717E, 1017C, 1017E); C1860NA (lots 0317F, 0517B, 0717E, 0817F, 1017G, 0418E); C3390NA (lots 0317F, 0517G, 0817H, 1017J, 0418E, 0518F, 1218C).
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-1155-2021
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