ConMed Corporation: Medical Device Recall in 2015 - (Recall #: Z-0359-2016)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2015.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Altrus Thermal Tissue Fusion Energy Sources, Catalog Numbers: 1) 60-9500-120 & 2) 60-9500-INT. Thermal Ligation and Cutting Energy Source.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: November 5, 2015

Date Posted: December 9, 2015

Recall Number: Z-0359-2016

Event ID: 72586

Reason for Recall:

Miscalibration of the Energy Source monitoring function, which may incorrectly sense the handpiece temperature as higher than the actual handpiece's temperature. This causes some devices to generate a "Check Seal" message with an audible alarm and to stop the heating cycle.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 9 devices

Code Information:

Serial Numbers: 1) 15090103 & 15150005, 15150006, 15150007, 15150008, 15150009, 15150010, 15150011, 15150012, 15130004, 15250013, 15250014, 15250015, 15250016, 15250017, 15300018 & 15300020, 2) 15050001, 15300005 & 15300006

Distribution Pattern:

Distributed in the states of CA, and TX and in the country of Mexico.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated