Windstone Medical recalls sterile surgical closure kits AMS13043 due to unguaranteed saline sterility. Affected kits may cause infections if used in procedures. Contact for return instructions.
Sterility assurance for saline included in surgical kits cannot be guaranteed.
Windstone Medical is recalling their sterile surgical closure kits because the saline solution inside might not be sterile. This could lead to infections during medical procedures if the kit is used without proper sterility.
The saline solution in the surgical kits may not be sterile, which could lead to infections during medical procedures. This happens because the packaging doesn't guarantee sterility for the saline solution.
Healthcare professionals using the AMS13043 closure kits for surgical procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving surgery with these kits could face infection risks.
Check for the model number AMS13043 on the kit. The kits were sold with lot numbers 178114, 187325, 191102, 195504, 196502, or 197864.
Look for the model number AMS13043 on the surgical closure kit.
Reach out to Windstone Medical Packaging for return instructions or alternative solutions.
The recall states the saline may not be sterile, which could lead to infections, but does not mention serious injury risks.
Check for the model number AMS13043 and lot numbers 178114, 187325, 191102, 195504, 196502, or 197864.
The recall does not specify a stop-use instruction; healthcare professionals should contact Windstone Medical for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Windstone Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1082-2024 — Windstone Medical Windstone Medical Hello, I own a Windstone Medical that is covered by recall Z-1082-2024 from Windstone Medical. 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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