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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Integra Cusa Excel Rx Only CEM" Nosecone for CUSA¿ Excel System Product Usage: Intended for use CUSA Excel/CUSA Excel + Ultrasonic Surgical Aspiration System, CUSA handpiece, and Covidien Force FX Electrosurgical Generator The CUSA Electrosurgical Module (CEM) provides Desiccate Coagulation waveform electrosurgical capability to CUSA Excel handpieces. The CUSA handpiece with the CEM Nosecone works in conjunction with the Force FX generator in surgical procedures where combined ultrasonic

Reported: February 26, 2014 Initiated: December 5, 2013 #Z-0994-2014

Product Description

Integra Cusa Excel Rx Only CEM" Nosecone for CUSA¿ Excel System Product Usage: Intended for use CUSA Excel/CUSA Excel + Ultrasonic Surgical Aspiration System, CUSA handpiece, and Covidien Force FX Electrosurgical Generator The CUSA Electrosurgical Module (CEM) provides Desiccate Coagulation waveform electrosurgical capability to CUSA Excel handpieces. The CUSA handpiece with the CEM Nosecone works in conjunction with the Force FX generator in surgical procedures where combined ultrasonic dissection and electrosurgical coagulation is desired, either simultaneously or independently.

Reason for Recall

The blue COAG button on the CUSA Excel CEM nosecone could stick in the 'activated' position.

Details

Units Affected
17253 boxes
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide
Location
Plainsboro, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Integra Cusa Excel Rx Only CEM" Nosecone for CUSA¿ Excel System Product Usage: Intended for use CUSA Excel/CUSA Excel + Ultrasonic Surgical Aspiration System, CUSA handpiece, and Covidien Force FX Electrosurgical Generator The CUSA Electrosurgical Module (CEM) provides Desiccate Coagulation waveform electrosurgical capability to CUSA Excel handpieces. The CUSA handpiece with the CEM Nosecone works in conjunction with the Force FX generator in surgical procedures where combined ultrasonic dissection and electrosurgical coagulation is desired, either simultaneously or independently.. Recalled by Integra LifeSciences Corp.. Units affected: 17253 boxes.
Why was this product recalled?
The blue COAG button on the CUSA Excel CEM nosecone could stick in the 'activated' position.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 26, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0994-2014.