Advanced Research Medical recalls specific lumbar fusion blades due to potential shearing during surgery. Affected units include certain lot numbers from 2023. Contact for remedy details.
Potential shearing of the disposable blade may occur and be contained within the of Flexible Curette Shaft Assembly during surgery.
Advanced Research Medical is recalling a specific lumbar fusion blade used in spinal surgery because it may shear during procedures. This could lead to complications if the blade breaks inside the patient. The recall affects certain lot numbers produced in 2:0023.
The blade may shear during surgery and become trapped within the flexible shaft assembly. This could cause injury to the patient if the broken blade remains inside the surgical site.
Surgical teams using the specific blade model for spinal fusion procedures are affected. Patients undergoing surgery with this blade are at risk of complications if it shears during the procedure.
Check for the part number 01-06-4 on the blade. The affected units were sold with lot numbers including 87458, BB059AA, BB140AA, and others listed in the recall notice.
Reach out to Advanced Research Medical for specific instructions on how to handle the recalled blade.
Yes, this blade is used in spinal fusion surgeries for degenerative disc disease treatment.
Affected lot numbers include 87458, BB059AA, BB140AA, BB140AB, BB307AA, BB350AA, BC061AA, BC130AA, BC130AA-2, BC274AA, BD083AA, BD083AB, BD083AC.
Check the part number on the blade for 01-06-4 and verify the lot number against the list provided in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Advanced Research Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1698-2024 — Advanced Research Medical Advanced Research Medical Hello, I own a Advanced Research Medical that is covered by recall Z-1698-2024 from Advanced Research 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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