Integra CUSA Clarity System Recalled for Sterilization Tray Drying Defect
Integra LifeSciences is recalling 820 CUSA Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation Systems because the 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: This is a Class II recall involving a procedural defect in drying time with no reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.
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) system, which does not meet the Dry Time Criteria for a 30-minute drying cycle.
The current CUSA Clarity Operators manual states 30 minutes for the minimum Dry Time for the 36 kHz Sterilization Tray and 36 kHz components, but 40 minutes is required for complete drying. The affected units were distributed in the United States and internationally to Singapore, Mexico, Canada, Japan, Australia, Colombia, Thailand, and Hong Kong.
Healthcare facilities should contact the manufacturer for instructions on how to proceed with the recall. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this defect.
The recalled product
- Product
- C7000 - CUSA¿ Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System
- Manufacturer
- Integra LifeSciences Corp.
- Hazard
- 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)
- Chinese-Traditional OPS Manual P/N 60905205
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.
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