The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0133-2017·Announced 2016-10-26

ConMed CORE Suction Irrigation Handpiece Recalled for Packaging Seal Crease

ConMed is recalling CORE Suction Irrigation Handpieces because a crease in the packaging seal may create an open channel that compromises 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, and the source text explicitly states no illnesses or injuries have been reported. The hazard is a theoretical risk of compromised sterility due to a packaging defect, which aligns with the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

ConMed Corporation is recalling the CORE Suction Irrigation Handpiece without Probe for Single Solution or Dual Bags, Catalog Number CD8302. The CORE Trumpet series (CD81XX, CD83XX, and CD84XX) is used in gynecological laparoscopy, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and other laparoscopic procedures. The recall covers units with lot codes beginning at 110609X and ending at 20160308X.

The recall is due to a potential crease in the packaging seal. This crease may result in an open channel, which could compromise the sterility of the product. The affected devices 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.

Healthcare facilities and users should stop using the affected devices and contact ConMed Corporation for instructions on return or replacement. The source text does not report any specific illnesses or injuries associated with this defect.

The recalled product

Product
CORE¿ Suction Irrigation Handpiece without Probe for Single Solution or Dual Bags, Catalog Number CD8302 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 →