Vortex Surgical recalls ACTU8 Forceps with residue risk in 0.25% of lots. Affected units have specific lot numbers and model. Consumers should check their product details to determine if recalled.
Reason for the voluntary recall is residue was identified on the two forceps tips of a customer in Korea. The residue is associated with one lot of forceps tips which were utilized in two lots of ACTU8 Adaptive Forceps Tips occurring in 0.25% of those lots.
Vortex Surgical is recalling a small percentage of ACTU:8 Forceps due to residue found on the tips in a customer in Korea. This residue is linked to specific lot numbers and could pose a risk if the forceps are used without proper cleaning.
Residue was identified on the forceps tips in a customer in Korea. This residue is associated with one lot of forceps tips used in two lots of ACTU8 Adaptive Forceps Tips, occurring in 0.25% of those lots.
Surgical professionals who own or use the Vortex Surgical ACTU8 Forceps with lot numbers 2212002 or 2212020 are most at risk. The recall affects a small percentage of units.
Check for lot numbers 2212002 or 2212020 on the product label. The product model is Vortex Surgical ACTU8 FORCEPS, 25 GA, ADAPTIVE, REF VS0740.25.
Look for lot numbers 2212002 or 2212020 on the product label.
Residue was identified on the forceps tips in a customer in Korea, which is associated with one lot of forceps tips used in two lots of ACTU8 Adaptive Forceps Tips in 0.25% of those lots.
Check the product label for lot numbers 2212002 or 2212020. If you have these lot numbers, contact Vortex Surgical for further instructions.
The recall is for a small percentage of units with residue identified in a customer in Korea, but no specific injury mechanism is described.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Vortex Surgical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0970-2024 — Vortex Surgical Vortex Surgical Hello, I own a Vortex Surgical that is covered by recall Z-0970-2024 from Vortex Surgical. 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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