Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Sterile Handpiece Sheaths Recalled by ConMed Corporation Due to For over a year, the Accessory Packages in...

Date: February 28, 2017
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

Sterile Handpiece Sheaths, P/N 7-796-19, included in the Accessory Packages contained in the HYFRECATOR 2000 Electrosurgical Unit (ESU) cartons, 100 VOLTS AC, REF/Catalog Number 7-900-100, Rx Only. There is no problem with the Hyfrecator 2000 Electrosurgical Unit. -- ASSEMBLED IN MEXICO --- CONMED CORPORATION 525 FRENCH ROAD UTICA, NY 13502

Quantity: N/A

Why Was This Recalled?

For over a year, the Accessory Packages in the Hyfrecator 2000 ESU cartons were packaged in error by the manufacturer with non-sterile P/N 7-796-19 Handpiece Sheaths in pouches that were labeled as Sterile. This could cause an end user to use a non-sterile sheath as if it were sterile.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About ConMed Corporation

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