ConMed Corporation: Medical Device Recall in 2014 - (Recall #: Z-1839-2014)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2014.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Altrus Thermal Tissue Fusion Handpieces under the following specifications: 1) 10mm x 16 cm Catalog Number: 60-9510-001, 2) 10 mm x 23 cm Catalog Number: 60-9511-001, 3) 10 mm x 36 cm Catalog Number: 60-9512-001, 4) 5 mm x 16 cm Catalog Number 60-9520-001, 5) 5 mm x 23 cm Catalog Number 60-9521-001 and 6) 5 mm x 36 cm Catalog Number 60-9522-001. Products are packaged within cartons, 6 units per carton.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: February 20, 2014

Date Posted: June 25, 2014

Recall Number: Z-1839-2014

Event ID: 67610

Reason for Recall:

ConMed Corporation initiated an Urgent Medical Device Correction for Altrus Thermal Tissue Fusion Handpieces due to risk of burns.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 12,653 units (10,769 domestically & 1,884 internationally)

Code Information:

all lot codes

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated