ELECTROLASE HYFRECATOR(R) ELECTRODES - SHARP, REF/Catalog Number 7-100-8BX, Disposable Hyfrecator(R) Tips, Sterile, Rx Only --- CONMED CORPORATION USA. Intended to be used as active RF electrodes for desiccation, fulguration and coagulation.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Beginning Lot Code 120628X, Ending Lot Code 120917X. [Lot codes on boxes and packaging contain a lot code in the following format: 120917X where 12 represents the year (2012), 09 represents the month (September), 17 represents the day of the month, and X represents the manufacturing shift code (1, 2, 3, 4,5,6 or 9)].
- 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:
- ConMed Corporation
- Reason for Recall:
- Some devices had broken through the seal of the sterile pouch. ConMed confirmed instances where the pouch seal was compromised on the affected products.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
ELECTROLASE HYFRECATOR(R) ELECTRODES - SHARP, REF/Catalog Number 7-100-8BX, Disposable Hyfrecator(R) Tips, Sterile, Rx Only --- CONMED CORPORATION USA. Intended to be used as active RF electrodes for desiccation, fulguration and coagulation.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Beginning Lot Code 120628X, Ending Lot Code 120917X. [Lot codes on boxes and packaging contain a lot code in the following format: 120917X where 12 represents the year (2012), 09 represents the month (September), 17 represents the day of the month, and X represents the manufacturing shift code (1, 2, 3, 4,5,6 or 9)].
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-0826-2013
Related Recalls
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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