ConMed Electrosurgery ABC PROBE REF 160636 5 mm Handswitching Probe, 36 cm QTY: 1 STERILE CONMED CORPORATION 525 French Rd, Utica, NY 13502 ASSEMBLED IN MEXICO ABC PROBE REF 160636 5 mm Handswitching Probe, 36 cm QTY: 10 STERILE CONMED CORPORATION 525 FRENCH RD UTICA, NY 13502 ASSEMBLED IN MEXICO Usage: Electrosurgical handpiece for use as monopolar electrosurgical accessory in conjunction with CONMED electrosurgical units equipped with argon beam coagulation. Recall
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Product
ABC PROBE REF 160636 5 mm Handswitching Probe, 36 cm QTY: 1 STERILE CONMED CORPORATION 525 French Rd, Utica, NY 13502 ASSEMBLED IN MEXICO ABC PROBE REF 160636 5 mm Handswitching Probe, 36 cm QTY: 10 STERILE CONMED CORPORATION 525 FRENCH RD UTICA, NY 13502 ASSEMBLED IN MEXICO Usage: Electrosurgical handpiece for use as monopolar electrosurgical accessory in conjunction with CONMED electrosurgical units equipped with argon beam coagulation.
Brand
ConMed Electrosurgery
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot: 0306021 through 0806021
Products Sold
Lot: 0306021 through 0806021
ConMed Electrosurgery is recalling ABC PROBE REF 160636 5 mm Handswitching Probe, 36 cm QTY: 1 STERILE CONMED CORPORATION 525 French Rd due to The internal electrode can protrude in front of ceramic insulator at the tip of the ABC Handpiece used with Conmed Electrosurgical units.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The internal electrode can protrude in front of ceramic insulator at the tip of the ABC Handpiece used with Conmed Electrosurgical units.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
An Urgent Device Recall notification was issued 12/18/2008, which explained the problem/risk associated with the device, the discontinuance of use and the return of the device. If you have any questions, please contact 800-552-0138, ext. 5225.
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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