TriMed recalls specific Volar Bearing Plate models used in wrist surgery due to risk of bearings popping out of distal peg holes during procedures.
Plates, part of a wrist fixation system, are affixed during surgery with bearings that may pop out from distal peg holes.
TriMed is recalling certain wrist fixation plates used in surgery because the bearings may pop out of the distal peg holes during procedures. This could lead to complications if the plate becomes unstable after surgery.
The plates are designed to be fixed during surgery with bearings that can pop out of the distal peg holes. If this happens, the plate may become unstable, potentially causing complications during recovery.
Patients who received these specific Volar Bearing Plate models during surgery are affected. Surgeons and medical staff using these plates for treatment are at the highest risk.
Check for model numbers starting with VBEAL or VBEAR followed by 3-7N, 3-7S, or 3-7W. These plates were sold with specific lot numbers and manufacturing dates listed in the recall notice.
Identify if your plate has a model number starting with VBEAL or VBEAR followed by 3-7N, 3-7S, or 3-7W.
Reach out to TriMed Inc. directly for assistance with the recall process or to confirm if your specific model is affected.
The recall indicates a potential risk of bearings popping out during surgery, so these plates should not be used without confirming they are not recalled.
Check for model numbers starting with VBEAL or VBEAR followed by 3-7N, 3-7S, or 3-7W. Affected plates have specific lot numbers and manufacturing dates listed in the recall notice.
Contact TriMed Inc. directly to confirm if your specific model is affected and to get guidance on next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send TriMed to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0932-2024 — TriMed TriMed Hello, I own a TriMed that is covered by recall Z-0932-2024 from TriMed. 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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