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CONMED SN-UACRecalls & reported problems

Conmed Corporation · UNIVERSAL ACTIVE CORD, REUSABLE MONOPOLAR CORD · Class 2

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 20653405050220), received between May 14, 2019 and May 14, 2019 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Electrical /Electronic Property Problem” (1 report).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Electrical /Electronic Property Problem1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionMay 14, 2019Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

    THE CONMED REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED ON BEHALF OF THEIR FACILITY THAT THE SN-UAC, UNIVERSAL MONOPOLAR CORD, MADE A "POP" NOISE THAN A SPARK DURING A POLYPECTOMY VIA COLONOSCOPY ON (B)(6) 2019. THE CORD WAS ATTACHED TO A SNARE, THE PART OF THE CORD THAT PLUGS INTO THE SNARE BURNED OFF. THE COAGULATION SETTINGS WERE 15. THERE WAS NO PATIENT OR USER IMPACT OR INJURY. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED, ALTHOUGH NOT AS PLANNED. ANOTHER CORD WAS USED. THIS REPORT IS BEING RAISED ON THE BASIS OF DEVICE MALFUNCTION WITH POTENTIAL FOR INJURY UPON REOCCURRENCE.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8607385 ↗

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