The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2455-2012·Announced 2012-10-03

ConMed Linvatec Recalls Xenon Light Sources for Endoscopic Procedures

ConMed Linvatec is recalling LS7700 and LS7600 Xenon Light Sources used to illuminate endoscopes during medical procedures.

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 source text does not specify the hazard, injury reports, or FDA class, but the recall of a medical device without reported harm or specific high-risk pathogens defaults to a moderate precautionary level.

Plain-English summary

Linvatec Corporation dba ConMed Linvatec has initiated a recall of the LS7700 Xenon Universal Light Source and the LS7600 Xenon Light Source. These medical devices are intended to be used with an endoscope to provide illumination during endoscopic procedures.

The recall covers units distributed worldwide, including the United States, Canada, Denmark, Hong Kong, India, Italy, South Korea, Malaysia, Russia, Colombia, Vietnam, and South Africa. The source text does not specify the exact number of units affected or the specific reason for the recall.

Healthcare facilities and consumers who possess these devices should contact the manufacturer for instructions on how to proceed with the recall.

The recalled product

Product
***REF LS7600***Qty 1*** EC REP*** ConMed Linvatec Xenon Light Source
Affected units
1

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)

  • GCT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec 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 2 products in this recall →