Kirwan Surgical Products recalls Nidek Disposable Bipolar Pencils (model 18241-0979) due to potential outer tube breakage during eye surgery. Affected units sold from 2027-09-01 onward.
Potential for the outer stainless-steel tube to break or detach.
Kirwan Surgical Products recalls Nidek's Disposable Bipolar Pencil 25 Gauge Straight (model 18241-0979) because the outer stainless-steel tube might break or detach during use. This could cause injury during delicate eye or soft tissue surgery procedures.
The outer stainless-steel tube could break or detach during surgical procedures. This might cause injury to the patient or the surgeon during delicate eye or soft tissue operations.
Surgical professionals using the Nidek Disposable Bipolar Pencil 25 Gauge Straight for eye or soft tissue procedures. Those with the model number 18241-0979 are most at risk.
Check for the model number 18241-0979 on the product packaging. The product was sold with expiration dates from 2027-09-01 onward.
Look for the model number 18241-0979 on the packaging or product label.
The outer stainless-steel tube could break or detach during use, potentially causing injury during eye or soft tissue surgery.
The model number is 18241-0979.
The product was sold with expiration dates from 2027-09-01 onward.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kirwan Surgical Products to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0659-2025 — Kirwan Surgical Products Kirwan Surgical Products Hello, I own a Kirwan Surgical Products that is covered by recall Z-0659-2025 from Kirwan Surgical Products. 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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