Integra C7000 CUSA Clarity System Recalled for Sterilization Tray Drying Defect
Integra LifeSciences is recalling the C7000 CUSA Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System because the 36 kHz Sterilization Tray does not meet the 30-minute drying time criteria stated in the manual.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Devices): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
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 discrepancy between the stated drying time and the actual time required for complete drying, which is a procedural or labeling issue without reported injuries or illnesses.
Plain-English summary
Integra LifeSciences Corp. is recalling 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, 40 minutes is required for complete drying. The affected product is the Korean OPS Manual (P/N 60905784).
The product was distributed in the United States and internationally. Users should contact the manufacturer for further instructions regarding the recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- C7000 - CUSA¿ Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System
- Manufacturer
- Integra LifeSciences Corp.
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)
- Korean OPS Manual P/N 60905784
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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