FDAMay 18, 2016device
Adult Dual Dispersive Electrodes (for patients >15 kg.), use with the Birtcher Pad Sensing System (PSS) on the Birtcher Systems 6000, 6400, 6500 and CONMED Systems 7500 and 7550 ABC¿ generators or conventional electrosurgery units with similar contact monitoring systems, 10' (3.05m) Cable, Catalo...
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
The hazard
A version of the dual dispersive electrodes may not be compatible with some electrosurgical generators, placing patients at risk for undetected pad lift and a potential burn.
What to do
FDA enforcement status: Terminated
Brands named
conmed
Recall history
Other federal recalls tied to the same brand — a factual pattern, straight from the source data.
- FDAConMed AirSeal 5mm Access Port and Low Profile Obturator with Bladeless Optical Tip, 75mm Length. Catalog Number: iAS5-75LP. 6 units per pack. Disposable Endoscopic Trocar and Cannula; Carbon Dioxide Insufflator for Laparoscopy.2026-05-14
- FDAConMed AirSeal 5mm Access Port and Low Profile Obturator with Bladeless Optical Tip, 120mm Length. Catalog Number: iAS5-120LP. 6 units per pack. Disposable Endoscopic Trocar and Cannula; Carbon Dioxide Insufflator for Laparoscopy.2026-05-14
- FDAConMed AirSeal 5mm Access Port and Low Profile Obturator with Bladeless Optical Tip, 100mm Length. Catalog Number: iAS5-100LP. 6 units per pack. Disposable Endoscopic Trocar and Cannula; Carbon Dioxide Insufflator for Laparoscopy.2026-05-14
- FDAConMed AirSeal 12mm Access Port and Low Profile Obturator with Bladeless Optical Tip, 120mm Length. Catalog Number: iAS12-120LPI. 6 units per pack. Disposable Endoscopic Trocar and Cannula; Carbon Dioxide Insufflator for Laparoscopy.2026-05-14
- FDAConMed AirSeal 8mm Access Port and Low Profile Obturator with Bladeless Optical Tip, 120mm Length. Catalog Number: iAS8-120LP. 6 units per pack. Disposable Endoscopic Trocar and Cannula; Carbon Dioxide Insufflator for Laparoscopy.2026-05-14
- FDAConMed AirSeal 8mm Access Port and Low Profile Obturator with Bladeless Optical Tip, 100mm Length. Catalog Number: iAS8-100LP. 6 units per pack. Disposable Endoscopic Trocar and Cannula; Carbon Dioxide Insufflator for Laparoscopy.2026-05-14
- FDAConMed AirSeal 5 mm Smooth Access Port and Obturator with Blunt Tip, 150mm Length. Catalog Number: iASB5-150. 6 units per pack. Disposable Endoscopic Trocar and Cannula; Carbon Dioxide Insufflator for Laparoscopy2026-05-14
- FDAConMed AirSeal 12mm Access Port and Palm Grip Obturator with Bladeless Optical Tip, 100mm Length. Catalog Number: iAS12-100LPI. 6 units per pack. Disposable Endoscopic Trocar and Cannula; Carbon Dioxide Insufflator for Laparoscopy.2026-05-14
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