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FDA Device recall Z-0920-2013

Integra CUSA excel

On 2013-03-20 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Integra CUSA excel by Integra Lifesciences, citing there is a potential for erosion of the CUSA EXcel tip used with the Nosecone. Specifically, the potential for tip erosion occurs when using a CUSA CEM Nosecone if the side of the….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0920-2013
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2013-01-07
Published2013-03-20
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanyIntegra Lifesciences
Distributionn/a

Product

Integra CUSA excel. CEM Nosecone for CUSA EXcel System. The CEM Nosecone is intended for use CUSA Excel/CUSA Excel + Ultrasonic Surgical Aspiration System, CUSA handpiece, and Covidien Force FX Electrosurgical Generator. Used in surgical procedures where combined ultrasonic dissection and electrosurgical coagulation is desired, either simultaneously or independently.

Reason

There is a potential for erosion of the CUSA EXcel tip used with the Nosecone. Specifically, the potential for tip erosion occurs when using a CUSA CEM Nosecone if the side of the tip, rather than the annulus of the tip, is in contact with the tissue. This erosion can potentially lead to tip breakage. There were no reports of a patient injury associated with these complaints.

Identifiers

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CEM Nosecone Catalogue No. C6623 Lot numbers: 1092855, 1093129, 1100436, 1100437, 1101217, 1101328, 1103393, 1104265,…CEM Nosecone Catalogue No. C6623 Lot numbers: 1092855, 1093129, 1100436, 1100437, 1101217, 1101328, 1103393, 1104265, 1105067, 1110311, 1110892, 1112182, 1112183, 1114112, 1114655, 1115225, 1115499, 1115500, 1120771, 1121141, 1121142, 1121383, 1121627, 1122258, 1122259, 1123049 and 1130710. CEM Nosecone, Catalogue No. C6636: 1091431, 1091679, 1091680, 1093475, 1095103, 1095416, 1095417, 1100242, 1100434, 1100435, 1101094, 1101218, 1101219, 1103104, 1103395, 1103849, 1103849, 1103850, 1103852, 1103917, 1103918, 1103922, 1104257, 1104263, 1105071, 1110475, 1110476, 1110978, 1111490, 1111493, 1112187, 1112188, 1112212, 1113179, 1113180, 1113663, 1114357, 1114358, 1114659, 1114660, 1115039, 1115502, 1115504, 1115505, 1120776, 1120777, 1121167, 1121168, 1121169, 1121565, 1121566, 1121567, 1122344, 1123051, 1123052, 1123508, 1123511 and 1124053.

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-0920-2013%22

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