Class II — Integra LifeSciences Corp.
| Recalling firm | Integra LifeSciences Corporation |
|---|---|
| Registered facility | View this company's 15 registered facilities → (openFDA recall records do not name a specific facility) |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | There is a potential for erosion of the CUSA EXcel tip used with the Nosecone. Specifically, the potential for tip erosion occurs when using a CUSA CEM Nosecone if the side of the tip, rather than the annulus of the tip, is in contact with the tissue. This erosion can potentially lead to tip breakage. There were no reports of a patient injury associated with these complaints. |
| Product | Integra CUSA excel. CEM Nosecone for CUSA EXcel System. The CEM Nosecone is intended for use CUSA Excel/CUSA Excel + Ultrasonic Surgical Aspiration System, CUSA handpiece, and Covidien Force FX Electrosurgical Generator. Used in surgical procedures where combined ultrasonic dissection and electrosurgical coagulation is desired, either simultaneously or independently. |
| Quantity | USA 6,190, EU 22,972 and ROW 288 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA and the countries of Austria, Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bulgaria, Brazil, Switzerland, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Germany, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Emirates, Spain, Finland, France, Great Britian, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, India, Italy, Japan, Korea (South), Kuwait, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Latvia, Macedonia, Mexico, Malaysia… |
| Initiated | 2013-01-07 |
| Classified | 2013-03-08 |
| Terminated | 2013-08-06 |
| Recall number | Z-0920-2013 |
| Initiation | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Source: U.S. FDA via openFDA (opens in a new tab) (device registration & enforcement). Data as of 2026-10-06. Verify this recall record at FDA → (opens in a new tab)
Cite this record
RegWarden. “Class II recall — Integra LifeSciences Corp. (Z-0920-2013).” Compiled from U.S. FDA public records (openFDA; FDA Data Dashboard). Data as of 2026-10-06. https://regwarden.com/recall/64318/
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