Aesculap recalls surgical needles with incorrect product code MD611 instead of MD610. This may cause confusion in medical use. Affected needles have specific model numbers and lot details.
Incorrect product code marked on the product, etched with product code MD611, however; the correct product code is MD610.
Aesculap is recalling surgical needles that have the wrong product code (MD611) instead of the correct code (MD610). This could lead to confusion in medical settings, potentially affecting patient safety.
The needles are labeled with the incorrect product code (MD611) instead of the correct code (MD610). This could cause confusion during medical procedures, especially if the wrong needle is used in a critical situation. However, the needles are non-sterile and reusable, so the risk is primarily about identification errors rather than immediate harm.
Surgical professionals and hospitals using the recalled needles. Patients are at low risk since the needles are non-sterile and reusable, but proper identification is critical.
Check for product code MD611 on the needle. The correct product code is MD610. Affected needles have a specific lot number (22002834) and GUIDID (04046963469054).
Verify the product code on the needle; it should be MD610, not MD611.
The needles have the incorrect product code (MD611) instead of the correct code (MD610), which could cause confusion in medical use.
The needles are non-sterile and reusable, but the incorrect product code may lead to identification errors during procedures.
Look for product code MD611 on the needle. The correct code is MD610, and affected needles have lot number 22002834 and GUIDID 04046963469054.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Aesculap to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2146-2023 — Aesculap Aesculap Hello, I own a Aesculap that is covered by recall Z-2146-2023 from Aesculap. 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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