The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0633-2020·Announced 2019-12-18

Integra LifeSciences Recalls CUSA Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation Systems

Integra LifeSciences is recalling 820 CUSA Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation Systems because the 36 kHz Sterilization Tray fails to meet the required 30-minute drying time.

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 illnesses, injuries, or hospitalizations. The hazard is a functional defect regarding drying time, which fits the criteria for a moderate severity score involving low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary measures without reported harm.

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 that 30 minutes is the minimum Dry Time for the 36 kHz Sterilization Tray and 36 kHz Components. However, the source text indicates that 40 minutes is required for complete drying. This discrepancy means the equipment may not dry properly within the time specified in the manual.

The affected units were distributed in the United States and internationally to Singapore, Mexico, Canada, Japan, Australia, Colombia, Thailand, and Hong Kong. The specific code information associated with the recall is the Chinese-Simplified OPS Manual P/N 60905778. Users of this equipment should contact the manufacturer for further instructions on how to proceed.

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)

  • Chinese-Simplified OPS Manual P/N 60905778

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 →