Integra LifeSciences recalls Codman Cranial Hand Drills with rust in drill chuck that may cause inflammation, infection, or surgery delays. Affected units have specific part numbers and lot numbers.
Released with discoloration (rust) on the Drill Chuck and inner chuck of Codman Cranial Hand Drill may result in inflammation, local toxicity, systemic toxicity, sensitivity, revision surgery, procedural delay, inconvenience to user, and/or infection.
Integra LifeSc: Recalls Codman Cranial Hand Drills that may have rust in the drill chuck. This rust can cause inflammation, infection, or require revision surgery. Affected units have specific part numbers and lot numbers.
Rust in the drill chuck can cause inflammation, infection, or require revision surgery. This happens because the rust may interact with the surgical site during procedures.
Medical professionals using the Codman Cranial Hand Drill for craniotomy procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with this device may also be affected.
Check for part number 82-6607 or lot numbers 6808685, 6563961, 6568711, 6568709, 6568710 on the drill. The device is used for craniotomy procedures to place intracranial pressure monitoring devices.
Inspect the drill chuck for discoloration (rust) as this may cause inflammation or infection.
Reach out to Integra LifeSciences for specific guidance on affected units.
Rust in the drill chuck may cause inflammation, infection, or require revision surgery.
Part number 82-6607 with lot numbers 6808685, 6563961, 6568711, 6568709, 6568710.
The recall does not specify a stop-use instruction, but rust may cause health risks.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Integra LifeSciences to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1614-2023 — Integra LifeSciences Integra LifeSciences Hello, I own a Integra LifeSciences that is covered by recall Z-1614-2023 from Integra LifeSciences. 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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