Atlas FDA

ADVANTAGE Turbo 2-Button Shaver. Rx Only, Made In USA, NON STERILE. CONMED LINVATEC, 11311 CONCEPT BLVD, LARGO, FL 33773

FDA device recall Z-2026-2010 · posted 2010-07-17 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec
Reason for recall
ConMed Linvatec is recalling Advantage, 2-Button Turbo Handpiece Catalog Number D9924. These products may self-activate due to moisture intrusion into the housing body. This issue has been isolated to products manufactured between June 7, 2004 and June 1, 2006.
Action taken
ConMed Linvatech notified affected customers by letter sent by FedEx next day delivery. Customers were asked to complete a response form and indicated if they have the product or have transferred the product. A Service Request number will be assigned for the returned product. Additional questions are directed to the firm's Customer Service department at 800-535-8536.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
GEY
Quantity affected
2,373
Distribution
Worldwide distribution. Products were distributed domestically throughout the U.S. Also United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Switzerland, Chile, China, Germany, Denmark, Spain, France,
Date initiated
2009-10-29
Date posted
2010-07-17
Date terminated
2010-08-19
Location
Largo, FL

Monitor recalls programmatically

Recalls and clearances share one API, with change alerts when new recalls post.