FDA Device recall Z-0205-2016
Arthroscopic Energy 50¿ Probe with Suction, Catalog number: AES-50S Peoduct Usage: For resection, ablation, and coagulation of soft tissue…
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2015-11-11
On 2015-11-11 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Arthroscopic Energy 50¿ Probe with Suction, Catalog number: AES-50S Peoduct Usage: For resection, ablation, and coagulation of soft tissue… by Conmed, citing probe programming error. The incorrect program can generate more heat at the surgical site, resulting in an elevated probability of tissue damage.
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-0205-2016 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2015-06-17 |
| Published | 2015-11-11 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Conmed |
| Distribution | FL, OH |
Product
Arthroscopic Energy 50¿ Probe with Suction, Catalog number: AES-50S Peoduct Usage: For resection, ablation, and coagulation of soft tissue and hemostasis of blood vessels in arthroscopic and orthopedic surgical procedures.
Reason
Probe programming error. The incorrect program can generate more heat at the surgical site, resulting in an elevated probability of tissue damage.
Identifiers
| code_info | 1412161, 1410201, 1410271, 1412121, and 1412081 |
|---|
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0205-2016%22
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