Integra LifeSciences recalls C7000 Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System sterilization trays due to insufficient drying time in 30-minute cycles, risking incomplete sterilization.
The 36 kHz Sterilization Tray (C7136 Rev C / 72904491 Rev A) system 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 but 40 minutes is required for complete drying.
Integra LifeSciences is recalling the C7000 Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System's 36 kHz Sterilization Tray (model C7136 Rev C / 72904491 Rev A) because it doesn't meet the required 40-minute drying time for complete sterilization. This could lead to incomplete sterilization of surgical tools, potentially causing infections during procedures.
The sterilization tray requires 40 minutes for complete drying to ensure proper sterilization. The system currently only allows a 30-minute drying cycle, which may not fully dry the tray and lead to incomplete sterilization of surgical instruments.
Healthcare professionals using the C7000 Clarity system with the specified sterilization tray model are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with improperly sterilized tools could face infection risks.
Check for the model number C7136 Rev C or 72904491 Rev A on the sterilization tray. The system was sold with German OPS Manual P/N 60905200.
Identify the model number on the tray (C7136 Rev C or 72904491 Rev A) to confirm if it's affected.
The sterilization tray does not meet the required 40-minute drying time for complete sterilization, as the system only allows a 30-minute cycle.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking the model number.
The recall indicates a risk of incomplete sterilization, which could lead to infections, but the record does not specify how often this occurs.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Integra LifeSciences to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0622-2020 — Integra LifeSciences Integra LifeSciences Hello, I own a Integra LifeSciences that is covered by recall Z-0622-2020 from Integra LifeSciences. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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