UltraClean(R) Accessory Electrode 4 inch Coated Blade, REF/Catalog No. 139112, Single Use, Sterile, Rx ONLY -- CONMED CORPORATION Electrosurgical, Cutting and Coagulation and Accessories.

Reason: ConMed received complaints of some devices which had broken through the seal of the sterile pouch. ConMed confirmed instances where the pouch seal was compromised on the affected products. In no instance has it been reported to ConMed that a compromise in the sterile barrier has resulted in illness or injury. The compromised seals were discovered prior to use.

Code information: Beginning Lot Code 120628X, Ending Lot Code 120917X. [Lot codes on boxes and packaging contain a lot code in the following format: 120917X where 12 represents the year (2012), 09 represents the month (September), 17 represents the day of the month, and X represents the manufacturing shift code (1, 2, 3, 4,5,6 or 9)].

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Puerto Rico and internationally to Belgium, Colombia, Czech Republic, Dubai, Guatemala, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and Uruguay.