The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1758-2017·Announced 2017-04-19

ConMed Recalls Hyfrecator 2000 Accessory Packages with Non-Sterile Sheaths

ConMed is recalling Hyfrecator 2000 accessory packages because they contained non-sterile handpiece sheaths labeled as sterile.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (non-sterile medical device labeled as sterile) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

ConMed Corporation is recalling Sterile Handpiece Sheaths (P/N 7-796-19) included in the Accessory Packages for the HYFRECATOR 2000 Electrosurgical Unit (ESU) cartons. The recall affects the 220 VOLTS AC units with REF/Catalog Number 7-900-220. The Hyfrecator 2000 Electrosurgical Units themselves are not affected by this recall.

The recall was initiated because the accessory packages were packaged in error by the manufacturer. Non-sterile handpiece sheaths were placed in pouches that were labeled as sterile. This packaging error could cause an end user to use a non-sterile sheath as if it were sterile.

The affected products were distributed worldwide, including in the United States (nationwide), Australia, Canada, Germany, Italy, the UK, Great Britain, and Ireland. Users should check their inventory for the specific serial numbers listed in the official recall notice and stop using the affected sheaths.

The recalled product

Product
Sterile Handpiece Sheaths, P/N 7-796-19, included in the Accessory Packages contained in the HYFRECATOR 2000 Electrosurgical Unit (ESU) cartons , 220 VOLTS AC, REF/Catalog Number 7-900-220, Rx Only, There is no problem with the Hyfrecator 2000 Electrosurgical Units --- ASSEMBLE
Manufacturer
ConMed Corporation

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 (20)

  • Serial Numbers: 1540070
  • 15450384
  • 15500476
  • 16020037
  • 16150086
  • 16260128
  • 16360182
  • 16450236
  • 15320037
  • 15450385
  • 15500477
  • 16020038
  • 16150087
  • 16260129
  • 16360183
  • 16450237
  • 15330049
  • 15450386
  • 15500478
  • 16020039

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by ConMed Corporation 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 5 products in this recall →