Conmed Corporation: Medical Device Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: Z-2598-2016)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2016.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Adult Dual Dispersive Electrodes (for patients >15 kg.), use with the Birtcher Pad Sensing System (PSS) on the Birtcher Systems 6000, 6400, 6500 and CONMED Systems 7500 and 7550 ABC¿ generators or conventional electrosurgery units with similar contact monitoring systems, 10' (3.05m) Cable, Catalog Number 7-382. Intended to be used for the dispersion and return to the electrosurgical generator.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: May 18, 2016

Date Posted: August 31, 2016

Recall Number: Z-2598-2016

Event ID: 73607

Reason for Recall:

A version of the dual dispersive electrodes may not be compatible with some electrosurgical generators, placing patients at risk for undetected pad lift and a potential burn.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 124,333 units

Code Information:

Beginning Lot Code 141001X with Ending Lot Code 20150705X.

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY, & Puerto Rico; and, the countries of Australia, Canada, Belgium, Brunei Darussalam, China, France, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, and United Arab Emirates.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated