Globus Medical recalls ExcelsiusGPS Cannula A (Model 6143.2844) due to potential infection risks from improper sterilization. Affected items may not clean properly before steam sterilization, increasing infection risks.
Devices may not be rendered sterile due to an internal gap that may be present on some devices causing increased difficulty cleaning prior to steam sterilization. There is an increased risk for infection, inflammation, local toxicity, systemic toxicity, sensitivity, and cross-contamination.
Globus Medical is recalling ExcelsiusGPS Cannula A devices because they may not sterilize properly during steam cleaning, raising infection risks. This could lead to infections, inflammation, or other health issues for medical users.
The cannulas have an internal gap that makes them harder to clean before steam sterilization. This gap can lead to increased infection risks, inflammation, or other health complications if not properly sterilized.
Medical professionals using these cannulas in procedures may be affected. Patients undergoing procedures with these cannulas face the highest infection risk.
Check for the model number 6143.2844 on the cannula. These devices were sold with specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
Look for the model number 6143.2844 on the cannula to confirm if it's affected.
The cannulas may not be rendered sterile due to an internal gap that makes them harder to clean before steam sterilization, increasing infection risks.
There is an increased risk for infection, inflammation, local toxicity, systemic toxicity, sensitivity, and cross-contamination if not properly sterilized.
Check for the model number 6143.2844 on the cannula. These devices were sold with specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Globus Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1007-2024 — Globus Medical Globus Medical Hello, I own a Globus Medical that is covered by recall Z-1007-2024 from Globus 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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