The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0617-2020·Announced 2019-12-18

Integra LifeSciences Recalls C7000 CUSA Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation Systems

Integra LifeSciences is recalling 820 C7000 CUSA Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation Systems because the 36 kHz Sterilization Tray does not meet the required drying time criteria.

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. The hazard involves a sterilization drying time discrepancy, which is a low-risk contamination issue without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a Moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Integra LifeSciences Corp. is recalling 820 units of the C7000 - CUSA Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System. The recall involves the 36 kHz Sterilization Tray (C7136 Rev C / 72904491 Rev A) and the French OPS Manual (P/N 60905770). The affected units were distributed in the United States and internationally to Singapore, Mexico, Canada, Japan, Australia, Colombia, Thailand, and Hong Kong.

The recall is due to a defect in the sterilization process. The 36 kHz Sterilization Tray system does not meet the Dry Time Criteria for a 30-minute drying cycle. While the current CUSA Clarity Operators manual states that 30 minutes is the minimum dry time for the 36 kHz Sterilization Tray and components, 40 minutes is actually required for complete drying.

Healthcare facilities and users of the C7000 - CUSA Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System should stop using the affected 36 kHz Sterilization Tray and contact Integra LifeSciences Corp. for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
C7000 - CUSA¿ Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System
Affected units
820

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)

  • French OPS Manual P/N 60905770

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 42 recalled by Integra LifeSciences Corp. 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 42 products in this recall →