Globus Medical recalls 6.00mm Cranial Drills due to potential packaging breaches causing non-sterile instruments. Affected units have specific lot numbers and UDI codes. Consumers should contact the manufacturer for details.
Sterile-packed Cranial Drills may not be sterile due to a breach in the packaging and/or may have discoloration near the drill tip.
Globus Medical is recalling 6.00mm Cranial Drills that may not be sterile because of packaging issues. This could lead to infections if used in surgery. The recall affects specific model numbers and lot codes.
Sterile packaging may have been breached, allowing contaminants to enter the instrument. Discoloration near the drill tip could indicate contamination, but the instruments are not guaranteed sterile.
Medical professionals using these drills for cranial procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with these instruments could face infection if the drills are not sterile.
Check for lot numbers and UDI codes on the packaging. Affected units include specific model numbers like 6143.1870S with lot numbers starting with GBY093 or GBY094.
Look for lot numbers and UDI codes on the packaging to determine if the instrument is affected.
The recall is due to potential packaging breaches that could make the instruments non-sterile, risking infection during surgery.
Check for lot numbers and UDI codes starting with GBY093 or GBY094 on the packaging. Affected models include 6143.1870S.
Contact Globus Medical directly to confirm if your instrument is affected and follow their instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Globus Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0997-2024 — Globus Medical Globus Medical Hello, I own a Globus Medical that is covered by recall Z-0997-2024 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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