Waldemar Link recalls a knee surgery guide due to mislabeled size causing potential inadequate bone removal during surgery. Affected units have specific product codes and serial numbers.
Mislabeled: Angle and height of the device marked as L(large) corresponds to the small/medium dimensions due to a product mix-up. This may result in too little bone material resected and not fit correctly leading to extended surgery time
Waldemar Link is recalling a knee surgery guide that may have incorrect size labels. This could lead to too little bone being removed during surgery, causing longer procedures and possible misfit.
The device is mislabeled with the 'large' size marking corresponding to smaller dimensions. This could cause the guide to remove less bone than intended, leading to improper fit and extended surgery time.
Orthopedic surgeons and medical staff using the Link Patella Glide Resection Guide for total knee replacements. Patients undergoing the procedure are at risk if the guide is mislabeled.
Check for product code 15-2530/05 and serial number C306165 on the device. The device is used in total knee arthroplasty procedures.
Check the product code (15-2530/05) and serial number (C306165) on the device.
The recall is for mislabeled size, not a safety hazard in normal use. The device is safe when correctly labeled.
Mislabeled size may cause the device to remove too little bone, leading to improper fit and longer surgery time.
Check the product code and serial number. If it matches, contact Waldemar Link for verification.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Waldem: Link to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0749-2024 — Waldem: Link Waldem: Link Hello, I own a Waldem: Link that is covered by recall Z-0749-2024 from Waldem: Link. 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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