The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0636-2020·Announced 2019-12-18

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 sterilization drying times. No injuries or illnesses are reported, and the hazard is related to process compliance rather than an immediate physical danger like fire or shock.

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. However, 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 and users should stop using the affected sterilization trays and contact Integra LifeSciences 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)

  • Portuguese OPS Manual P/N 60905207

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 →