The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0132-2017·Announced 2016-10-26

ConMed CORE Suction Irrigation Handpiece Recalled for Packaging Seal Defect

ConMed is recalling CORE Suction Irrigation Handpieces because a crease in the packaging seal may compromise the product's sterility.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the source text does not report any hospitalizations, injuries, or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

ConMed Corporation is recalling the CORE Suction Irrigation Handpiece without Probe for Single Solution Bags, Catalog Number CD8300. The recall also covers the CORE Trumpet (CD81XX, CD83XX, and CD84XX) used in gynecological laparoscopy, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and other laparoscopic procedures. The affected lot codes range from 110609X to 20160308X.

The recall was initiated because the packaging seal may contain a crease. This crease may result in an open channel, which could compromise the sterility of the product. The agency has classified this as a Class II recall.

The products were distributed nationwide in the United States and internationally to Australia, Austria, Uruguay, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the United Kingdom, Guatemala, the Czech Republic, and Canada. Users should stop using the affected products and contact ConMed Corporation for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
CORE¿ Suction Irrigation Handpiece without Probe for Single Solution Bags, Catalog Number CD8300 The CORE Trumpet (CD81XX, CD83XX, and CD84XX) has applications in gynecological laparoscopy, laparoscopic cholecystectomy and other laparoscopic procedures.
Manufacturer
ConMed Corporation

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Beginning Lot Code 110609X to Ending Lot Code 20160308X

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 7 recalled by ConMed Corporation under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 7 products in this recall →