Linvatec Corp. ConMed Linvatec MicroChoice Footswitch and ConMed linvatec 3 Pedal Footswitch. Used to operate various surgical handpieces. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
ConMed Linvatec MicroChoice Footswitch and ConMed linvatec 3 Pedal Footswitch. Used to operate various surgical handpieces.
Brand
Linvatec Corp.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Serial numbers BBB81339-BBB81407, BBB91192-BBB91194, BBBB91209-BBB91366 and BBB91664-BBB91672.
Products Sold
Serial numbers BBB81339-BBB81407, BBB91192-BBB91194, BBBB91209-BBB91366 and BBB91664-BBB91672.
Linvatec Corp. is recalling ConMed Linvatec MicroChoice Footswitch and ConMed linvatec 3 Pedal Footswitch. Used to operate vario due to The footswitch may develop a system fault resulting in the self-activation of the handpiece it controls, or it may cause the handpiece to run intermit. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The footswitch may develop a system fault resulting in the self-activation of the handpiece it controls, or it may cause the handpiece to run intermittently or to revert to a default setting.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Linvatec has issued recall notification to all it''s direct accounts. The mailings were sent by UPS 08/31/2005. Each consignee was requested to return the affected product to Linvatec for a free replacement footswitch.
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