Medtronic recalls two types of sterile surgical pins due to fitting issues with patient reference frames during image-guided surgery. Affected units have specific serial numbers and product codes.
Due to an increase in complaint that the percutaneous reference pin would not fit into the patient reference frame or percutaneous pin adapter.
Medtronic is recalling two types of sterile surgical pins that may not fit properly into patient reference frames during image-guided surgery. This could lead to incorrect positioning during procedures, potentially affecting surgical accuracy.
The pins may not fit correctly into the patient reference frame or adapter, which could cause improper surgical positioning. This might lead to incorrect placement of surgical tools or patient anatomy during procedures.
Surgical teams using Medtronic's sterile percutaneous reference pins for image-guided procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgeries with these pins may experience inaccurate positioning.
Check for product numbers 9733235 (100mm) or 9733236 (150mm) with specific serial/lot numbers listed in the recall notice. These pins are used in image-guided surgeries.
Verify if your pins have product numbers 9733235 or 9733236.
The recall is due to complaints that the percutaneous reference pins do not fit properly into the patient reference frame or adapter during surgery.
The official notice does not specify a remedy, so contact Medtronic directly for guidance.
Yes, specific serial and lot numbers are listed in the recall notice for both 100mm and 150mm pins.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtronic to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1022-2025 — Medtronic Medtronic Hello, I own a Medtronic that is covered by recall Z-1022-2025 from Medtronic. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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