Stryker recalls certain iBur 3.0mm Precision Match Heads for potential thermal injury during bone surgery. The device may overheat at the bur shank and distal bushing, causing minor tissue damage or requiring medical intervention.
Potential for the product to exhibit temperatures higher than specification where the bur shank meets the distal bushing. Temperatures higher than specification may lead to the potential for minor tissue/structure damage or tissue/structure damage from thermal injury which may need medical/surgical intervention.
Stryker is recalling specific iBur 3.0mm Precision Match Heads used in bone surgery. The device may overheat at the connection point, potentially causing minor tissue damage or requiring medical attention.
The bur shank and distal bushing can overheat beyond safe temperature levels during use. This overheating may cause minor tissue damage or require medical/surgical intervention to address thermal injury.
Surgery professionals using the recalled iBur heads for bone procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with these devices may experience minor tissue damage.
Check for the product model 'iBur 3.0mm Precision Match Head, Distal Bend' with lot numbers 22228017 through 23345027. These items were sold for neuro, spine, ENT, and endoscopic procedures.
Identify the lot number on the device to confirm if it is in the recalled range.
The device may overheat at the connection point, potentially causing minor tissue damage or requiring medical intervention.
Check the lot number on the device; recalled units have lot numbers from 22228017 to 23345027.
No, but you should check the lot number to confirm if it is recalled. The recall does not require immediate discontinuation.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Stryker to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2731-2024 — Stryker Stryker Hello, I own a Stryker that is covered by recall Z-2731-2024 from Stryker. 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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