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Conmed System 5000 Electrosurgical unit, REF 60-8005-SYS, 60-8015-SYS, 60-8018-SYS, 60-8005-001, 60-8005-003, Conmed Cor

FDA device recall Z-1508-06 · posted 2006-09-19 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Conmed Electrosurgery
Reason for recall
Wrong size capacitor installed in electrosurgical generator could malfunction, causing muscle stimulation or delay in therapy.
Action taken
Domestic customers were notified by letter on 09/01/2006 and international accounts were notified by letter on 09/07/2006.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
GEI
Quantity affected
44 units (domestic), 40 units (International)
Distribution
Worldwide, including USA, Australia, Canada, France, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, UK.
Date initiated
2006-09-05
Date posted
2006-09-19
Date terminated
2006-10-26
Location
Centennial, CO

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