Waldemar Link recalls Embrace Drill Tower Wedged (25mm) surgical instruments due to mixed-up type descriptions in the product manual, potentially causing confusion in surgical procedures.
The surgical techniques for the Embrace Shoulder Instruments -Drill Tower (Article REF 645-081/62 & /63) have mixed-up type descriptions ("standard" vs "wedged") in the overview of the instruments.
Waldemar Link is recalling Embrace Drill Tower Wedged (25mm) surgical instruments because the product manual incorrectly mixes up 'standard' and 'wedged' type descriptions. This could lead to confusion during surgical procedures, though it does not pose an immediate safety risk.
The product manual contains mixed-up descriptions of 'standard' versus 'wedged' types, which could cause confusion during surgical procedures. This mix-up might lead to incorrect instrument selection, but it does not involve physical hazards like injury or malfunction.
Surgical professionals using Embrace Drill Tower Wedged (25mm) instruments are likely affected. Those with the specific item numbers 645-081/62 are at higher risk due to the confusion in descriptions.
Check for item numbers 645-081/62 on the Embrace Drill Tower Wedged (25mm) instruments. All lots of these instruments were recalled due to mixed-up type descriptions in the product manual.
Review the product manual for mixed-up descriptions of 'standard' and 'wedged' types to confirm if the instrument is affected.
The product manual contains mixed-up descriptions of 'standard' versus 'wedged' types, which could cause confusion during surgical procedures.
Check the product manual for mixed-up descriptions of 'standard' and 'wedged' types. If confirmed, contact Waldemar Link for further instructions.
No, the recall is for confusion in product descriptions, not a physical hazard like injury or malfunction.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Waldem: Embrace to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1257-2024 — Waldem: Embrace Waldem: Embrace Hello, I own a Waldem: Embrace that is covered by recall Z-1257-2024 from Waldem: Embrace. 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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