Goldvac — Class II medical device recall Z-0720-2013
Terminated recall by ConMed Corporation, reported 2013-01-30, distributed nationwide. ConMed received complaints of some devices which had broken through the seal of the sterile pouch. ConMed conf
| Recall number | Z-0720-2013 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | ConMed Corporation, Utica, NY, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2012-12-27 |
| Classified | 2013-01-24 |
| Reported by FDA | 2013-01-30 |
| Terminated | 2018-05-14 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | BE, CO, CZ, GT, HK, IL, IN, IT, JP, KE, KW, MX, MY, NO, NZ, OM, PK, PT, SA, TH, UY |
| Quantity | 313,190 |
| Reason classes | sterility, packaging |
| Lot numbers | 120628X, 120917X |
| Model numbers | 60-7521-001 |
Product
Goldvac(TM) UltraClean(R) Accessory Electrode 1 inch Coated Blade with Extended Insulation, REF/Catalog No. 60-7521-001, Sterile, Rx ONLY -- CONMED CORPORATION Electrosurgical, Cutting and Coagulation and Accessories.
Reason for recall
ConMed received complaints of some devices which had broken through the seal of the sterile pouch. ConMed confirmed instances where the pouch seal was compromised on the affected products. In no instance has it been reported to ConMed that a compromise in the sterile barrier has resulted in illness or injury. The compromised seals were discovered prior to use.
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