ConMed Corporation: Medical Device Recalls in 2013

Updated on March 25, 2026.

According to to data from the FDA, there were 25 medical device recalls made by ConMed Corporation in 2013. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: FDA.

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ALTRUS¿ THERMAL TISSUE FUSION, Tissue Fusion Handpiece, 5 mm O.D., 16 cm Shaft, REF 60-9520-001, STERILE -- CONMED CORPORATION 525 FRENCH RD, UTICA, NY 13502 --- The ConMed Altrus¿ Thermal Tissue Fusion System is comprised of a dedicated energy source and disposable handpiece used to ligate (seal) and divide (cut) blood vessels and tissue bundles that fit into the jaws of the handpiece. The Altrus¿ System utilizes a thermal energy platform to achieve the desired clinical effect. The ConMed Altrus¿ Thermal Tissue Fusion handpiece is a single use device which is provided sterile. The device uses scissors to parallel jaw closure mechanism with one flat jaw and one crowned jaw in which the vessels/tissues are grasped and through which pressure and heat are applied. It is a multi-functional device capable of vessel sealing, grasping and dissecting during open general surgical procedures. The two jaw sizes allow for applications in a variety of clinical environments for access in confined areas as well as large open areas.
PadPro(R) Adult Radiotransparent Multifunction Electrodes, REF/Catalog No. 2001M-C. The PadPro(R) Adult Radiotransparent Multifunction Electrodes with Carbon Leadwires and Medtronic(R) Connector are intended to be used in external pacing, defibrillation and monitoring applications
ALTRUS¿ THERMAL TISSUE FUSION, Tissue Fusion Handpiece, 5 mm O.D., 36 cm Shaft, REF 60-9522-001, STERILE -- CONMED CORPORATION 525 FRENCH RD, UTICA, NY 13502 --- The ConMed Altrus¿ Thermal Tissue Fusion System is comprised of a dedicated energy source and disposable handpiece used to ligate (seal) and divide (cut) blood vessels and tissue bundles that fit into the jaws of the handpiece. The Altrus¿ System utilizes a thermal energy platform to achieve the desired clinical effect. The ConMed Altrus¿ Thermal Tissue Fusion handpiece is a single use device which is provided sterile. The device uses scissors to parallel jaw closure mechanism with one flat jaw and one crowned jaw in which the vessels/tissues are grasped and through which pressure and heat are applied. It is a multi-functional device capable of vessel sealing, grasping and dissecting during open general surgical procedures. The two jaw sizes allow for applications in a variety of clinical environments for access in confined areas as well as large open areas.
UltraClean(R) Accessory Electrode 1 inch Coated Needle, REF/Catalog No. 139102, Single Use, Sterile, Rx ONLY -- CONMED CORPORATION Electrosurgical, Cutting and Coagulation and Accessories.
Goldvac(TM) UltraClean(R) Accessory Electrode 6 inch Coated Blade with Extended Insulation, REF/Catalog No. 60-7523-001, Sterile, Rx ONLY -- CONMED CORPORATION, Electrosurgical, Cutting and Coagulation and Accessories.
UltraClean(R) Accessory Electrode 4 inch Coated Blade with Extended Insulation, REF/Catalog No. 139112EXT, Single Use, Sterile, Rx ONLY -- CONMED CORPORATION Electrosurgical, Cutting and Coagulation and Accessories.
UltraClean(R) Accessory Electrode 6 inch Coated Blade with Extended Insulation, REF/Catalog No. 139110EXT, Single Use, Sterile, Rx ONLY -- CONMED CORPORATION Electrosurgical, Cutting and Coagulation and Accessories.
ELECTROSURGICAL ENT NEEDLE ELECTRODE, 6 inch with Extended Insulation, REF/Catalog No. 138025, Single Use, Sterile, Rx ONLY -- CONMED CORPORATION Electrosurgical, Cutting and Coagulation and Accessories.
UltraClean(R) Accessory Electrode, 1 inch Coated Blade, REF/Catalog No. 139100, Single Use, Sterile, Rx ONLY --CONMED CORPORATION, Electrosurgical, Cutting and Coagulation and Accessories.
CONMED(R) ELECTROSURGICAL SAFETY HOLSTER, Disposable Safety Holster, REF/Catalog No. 137668, Sterile, Rx ONLY -- CONMED CORPORATION Electrosurgical, Cutting and Coagulation and Accessories.
TUR/Endoscopic Cable, 10 feet (3.05 mm), REF/Catalog No. 135171, Disposable, Sterile, Rx ONLY -- CONMED CORPORATION Electrosurgical, Cutting and Coagulation and Accessories.
UltraClean(R) Accessory Electrode 6 inch Coated Blade, REF/Catalog No. 139107, Single Use, Sterile, Rx ONLY -- CONMED CORPORATION, Electrosurgical, Cutting and Coagulation and Accessories.
ELECTROLASE(R) HYFRECATOR(R) ELECTRODES - BLUNT, REF/Catalog Number 7-101-8BX, Disposable Hyfrecator(R) Tips, Sterile, Rx Only --- CONMED CORPORATION USA. Intended to be used as active RF electrodes for desiccation, fulguration and coagulation.
UltraClean(R) Accessory Electrode 1 inch Coated Blade with Extended Insulation, REF/Catalog No. 139104EXT, Single Use, Sterile, Rx ONLY -- CONMED CORPORATION 525 Electrosurgical, Cutting and Coagulation and Accessories.
Goldvac(TM) UltraClean(R) Accessory Electrode 1 inch Coated Blade with Extended Insulation, REF/Catalog No. 60-7521-001, Sterile, Rx ONLY -- CONMED CORPORATION Electrosurgical, Cutting and Coagulation and Accessories.
ABC(R) NOZZLE, Single Patient Use Nozzle, (For use with 130500 Reusable ABC(R) Handpiece), REF/Catalog No. 130343, Sterile, Rx ONLY -- CONMED CORPORATION Electrosurgical, Cutting and Coagulation and Accessories.
ELECTROLASE(R) HYFRECATOR(R) ELECTRODES - SHARP, Disposable Hyfrecator(R) Tips, REF/Catalog No. 7-100-8CS, Sterile, Rx ONLY -- CONMED CORPORATION Electrosurgical, Cutting and Coagulation and Accessories.
UltraClean(R) Accessory Electrode 6 inch Coated Needle with Extended Insulation, REF/Catalog No. 139108, Single Use, Sterile, Rx ONLY -- CONMED CORPORATION Electrosurgical, Cutting and Coagulation and Accessories.
ELECTROLASE(R) HYFRECATOR(R) ELECTRODES - BLUNT, Disposable Hyfrecator(R) Tips, REF/Catalog No. 7-101-8CS, Sterile, Rx ONLY -- CONMED CORPORATION Electrosurgical, Cutting and Coagulation and Accessories.
Electrosurgical Tip Cleaner, REF/Catalog No. 138029, Single Use, Sterile, Rx ONLY -- Distributed By: CONMED CORPORATION Electrosurgical, Cutting and Coagulation and Accessories.
ELECTROLASE HYFRECATOR(R) ELECTRODES - SHARP, REF/Catalog Number 7-100-8BX, Disposable Hyfrecator(R) Tips, Sterile, Rx Only --- CONMED CORPORATION USA. Intended to be used as active RF electrodes for desiccation, fulguration and coagulation.
UltraClean(R) Accessory Electrode 4 inch Coated Blade, REF/Catalog No. 139112, Single Use, Sterile, Rx ONLY -- CONMED CORPORATION Electrosurgical, Cutting and Coagulation and Accessories.
Goldvac(TM) UltraClean(R) Accessory Electrode 4 inch Coated Blade, REF/Catalog No. 60-7524-001, Sterile, Rx ONLY -- CONMED CORPORATION Electrosurgical, Cutting and Coagulation and Accessories.
Goldvac(TM) UltraClean(R) Accessory Electrode 6 inch Coated Blade, REF/Catalog No. 60-7526-001, Sterile, Rx ONLY -- CONMED CORPORATION Electrosurgical, Cutting and Coagulation and Accessories.
UltraClean(R) Accessory Electrode 1 inch Coated Needle with Extended Insulation, REF/Catalog No. 139105EXT, Single Use, Sterile, Rx ONLY -- CONMED CORPORATION Electrosurgical, Cutting and Coagulation and Accessories.