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ConMed Corporation: Arthroscopic Energy 50 Probe with Suction, Catalog number: AES-50S Peoduct Usage: For resection, ablation, and coagulation of soft tissue and hemostasis of blood vessels in arthroscopic and orthopedic surgical procedures.

Recall number
Z-0205-2016
Recalling firm
ConMed Corporation
Product
Arthroscopic Energy 50 Probe with Suction, Catalog number: AES-50S Peoduct Usage: For resection, ablation, and coagulation of soft tissue and hemostasis of blood vessels in arthroscopic and orthopedic surgical procedures.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2015-06-17
Posted
2015-11-03
Terminated
2017-04-11
Reason
Probe programming error. The incorrect program can generate more heat at the surgical site, resulting in an elevated probability of tissue damage.
Root cause
Software design (manufacturing process)
Action
On June 17, 2015 Con Med Corporation distributed Urgent Device Recall Notification Letters and Recall Reply forms to their customers via courier service. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to examine their inventory for any of the affected lot numbers referenced on the recall notice. If any of the recalled product are in stock, customers should discontinue the use or distribution of these items. If product was further distributed, customers should notify those individuals of this recall action. Customers with questions can call Gregory Connell at 727-399-5276 or email AES50S@conmed.com. Customers should also complete and return the Recall Reply Form by mail to the address listed on the recall notice.
Quantity
276 devices
Distribution
Worldwide - US distribution in the states of FL, OH, and the country of Spain.
Lot, serial or model codes
1412161, 1410201, 1410271, 1412121, and 1412081
510(k) numbers
["K140578"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
GEI
Firm FEI
3001451571
Firm city
Utica
Firm state
NY
Firm country
not on file

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2026-09-28
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