Conmed Corporation ConMed DetachaTip Multi-Use Laparoscopic Instrument - "Fenestrated (Duckbill) Multiple Use Grasper", 5 mm x 33 cm, REF/Product code-1-1008. ------- The product is distributed sterile in heat-sealed tray and labeled with an expiration date that pertains only to the sterility. Recall
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Product
ConMed DetachaTip Multi-Use Laparoscopic Instrument - "Fenestrated (Duckbill) Multiple Use Grasper", 5 mm x 33 cm, REF/Product code-1-1008. ------- The product is distributed sterile in heat-sealed tray and labeled with an expiration date that pertains only to the sterility.
Brand
Conmed Corporation
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Product Code: 1-1008, the 2nd & 3rd digits represent the month (09 for September), the 3rd & 4th represent the month, the 5th & 6th represent the day of the month, and the 7th digit represents the manufacturing shift code.
Products Sold
Product Code: 1-1008; all lot codes manufactured between 10/20/2003 and 2/16/2005. Each lot code is found on the package labeling of unopened units and is also embossed on the grey hub of the device. For 5 digit lot codes: the 1st digit represents the year (4 represents 2004), the 2nd & 3rd digits represent the month (09 for September), and the 4th & 5th digits for the day of the month. For 7 digit lot codes: the 1st two digits represent the year, the 3rd & 4th represent the month, the 5th & 6th represent the day of the month, and the 7th digit represents the manufacturing shift code.
Conmed Corporation is recalling ConMed DetachaTip Multi-Use Laparoscopic Instrument - "Fenestrated (Duckbill) Multiple Use Grasper", due to Grasper jaws breaking at the junction of the jaw and tube during laparoscopic procedures.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Grasper jaws breaking at the junction of the jaw and tube during laparoscopic procedures.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
On 3/27/06, all domestic customers were sent an "URGENT DEVICE RECALL" notice, dated 3/27/06, by USPS Priority Mail (Delivery Confirmation). International customers were notified by facsimile and/or e-mail as well as by mail.
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026