Conmed Corporation ConMed Laparoscopic Instrument: Meeker (Right Angle) Disposable Grasper, 5mm x 33cm length, REF/Product Code 60-6045-004. --- 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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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
ConMed Laparoscopic Instrument: Meeker (Right Angle) Disposable Grasper, 5mm x 33cm length, REF/Product Code 60-6045-004. --- 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
REF/Product Code 60-6045-004, 09 represents the month of the year, 27 represents the day of the month, 09 represents the month of the year, and 27 represents the day of the month.]
Products Sold
REF/Product Code 60-6045-004, all lot codes manufactured between 08/25/2003 and 03/24/2005. [Lot codes on unopened boxes and packaging contain a lot code in the following form: for example 0409271 - 04 represents the year 2004, 09 represents the month of the year, 27 represents the day of the month, and the last digit 1 represents the manufacturing shift code. Lot codes are located on the device in this form: for example 40927 - 4 represents the year 2004, 09 represents the month of the year, and 27 represents the day of the month.]
Conmed Corporation is recalling ConMed Laparoscopic Instrument: Meeker (Right Angle) Disposable Grasper, 5mm x 33cm length, REF/Prod due to The company was made aware of instances where the grasper jaws broke during laparoscopic procedures. When the grasper jaws had broken they had done so. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The company was made aware of instances where the grasper jaws broke during laparoscopic procedures. When the grasper jaws had broken they had done so at the junction of the jaw and the tube. In no instances was it reported to the company that small pieces had broken off of the grasper jaws.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
On 10/12/06, ConMed sent "URGENT DEVICE RECALL" packages (letter dated 10/11/06) to the domestic accounts via UPS Ground, and via UPS Express for the International accounts. Devices are to be removed from use and returned.
Verify this information on the official source
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