The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0652-2020·Announced 2019-12-18

Integra LifeSciences Recalls C7000 CUSA Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System

Integra LifeSciences is recalling the C7000 CUSA Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System 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: This is an FDA Class II recall involving a documentation and performance discrepancy (drying time) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

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 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 product is associated with the Czech OPS Manual P/N 60905215.

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

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)

  • Czech OPS Manual P/N 60905215

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 →