Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Altrus Thermal Tissue Fusion Energy Sources Recalled by ConMed Corporation Due to Miscalibration of the Energy Source monitoring function, which...

Date: November 5, 2015
Company: ConMed Corporation
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact ConMed Corporation directly.

Affected Products

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

Quantity: 9 devices

Why Was This Recalled?

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.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 2 states: CA, TX

Affected (2 states)Not affected

About ConMed Corporation

ConMed Corporation has 69 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report