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 Handpieces under the following specifications: 1) Recalled by ConMed Corporation Due to ConMed Corporation initiated an Urgent Medical Device Correction...

Date: February 20, 2014
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 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.

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

Why Was This Recalled?

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

Where Was This Sold?

Worldwide Distribution.

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