Hip Preservation System Signature Series PreBent Burs under the following labels: 1) PreBent Spherical Bur, 5.5mm x 19cm Catalog Number HPS-HB11, 2) PreBent Polishing Bur, 5.5mm x 19cm Catalog Number HPS-HB12 and 3) PreBent Oval Bur, 6.0mm x 19cm Catalog Number HPS-HB13 The ConMed Hip Preservation System Signature Series is intended to be used for resection of osseous tissue (bone) in arthroscopic and endoscopic surgical procedures

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: December 21, 2015 ConMed Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot Numbers: 1) 569449, 577583, 577969, 579655, 580365, 581176, 581198, 582216, 587320, 594569, 658219, 669615, 673913 & 688136; 2) 569462, 577800, 577971 & 579652; 3) 569468, 577835, 577974, 579650, 583736, 583742, 587514, 627923, 659317 & 664751.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. 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:
ConMed Corporation
Reason for Recall:
Metal shavings released from burs during use are due to contact between the bur and the hood of the PreBent Bur assembly. During the manufacturing process an assembly error occurred which caused inadvertent mixing of two sizes of bearings.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Hip Preservation System Signature Series PreBent Burs under the following labels: 1) PreBent Spherical Bur, 5.5mm x 19cm Catalog Number HPS-HB11, 2) PreBent Polishing Bur, 5.5mm x 19cm Catalog Number HPS-HB12 and 3) PreBent Oval Bur, 6.0mm x 19cm Catalog Number HPS-HB13 The ConMed Hip Preservation System Signature Series is intended to be used for resection of osseous tissue (bone) in arthroscopic and endoscopic surgical procedures

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot Numbers: 1) 569449, 577583, 577969, 579655, 580365, 581176, 581198, 582216, 587320, 594569, 658219, 669615, 673913 & 688136; 2) 569462, 577800, 577971 & 579652; 3) 569468, 577835, 577974, 579650, 583736, 583742, 587514, 627923, 659317 & 664751.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1842-2016

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