ConMed recalls certain Anchor Tissue Retrieval Systems (VATS, 15mm) due to potential seal failure causing sterility issues. Affected units manufactured from April 2018 to February 2019 with specific lot codes.
Voids in the seal or a partial seal results in an open channel and may compromise the sterility of the product
ConMed is recalling certain Anchor Tissue Retrieval Systems used in laparoscopic surgery because flaws in the seal could compromise sterility. This means the surgical tools might not stay sterile, increasing infection risk during procedures.
The seal in the sterile pouch may have voids or partial seals, creating an open channel that could allow contamination. This might compromise the sterility of the product during surgery, potentially leading to infections.
Surgical teams using the ConMed Anchor Tissue Retrieval System for laparoscopic procedures are affected. The risk is highest for those using the recalled units with specific lot codes.
Check for the catalog number TRS-VATS-15 on the pouch. Units manufactured between April 26, 2018 and February 15, 2019 with specific lot codes (excluding those listed in the recall notice) are affected.
Look for the lot code on the pouch, which should be between 20180426X and 20190215X (excluding specific excluded codes listed in the recall).
The seal may have voids or partial seals, creating an open channel that could compromise sterility during surgery, potentially leading to infections.
Units manufactured from April 26, 2018 to February 15, 2019 with specific lot codes (excluding those listed in the recall notice).
Check the lot code on the pouch; affected units have lot codes between 20180426X and 20190215X (excluding specific excluded codes).
We’ve drafted a message you can send ConMed to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1307-2019 — ConMed ConMed Hello, I own a ConMed that is covered by recall Z-1307-2019 from ConMed. 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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