Pro-Dex recalls KLS Martin Battery Packs REF KLS BP 001 and KLS BP 040 due to switched manufacturing and expiration dates on sterile pouch labels, potentially causing batteries to appear expired prematurely.
Battery packs used in surgical procedures where a surgeon uses a powered screwdriver and a right-angle attachment have switched manufacturing and expiration dates on sterile pouch labels, so batteries will appear to be prematurely expired.
Pro-Dex is recalling KLS Martin Battery Packs with model numbers KLS BP 001 and KLS BP 040. The recall happens because the sterile pouch labels have switched manufacturing and expiration dates, which could make batteries seem expired before their actual expiration date. This risk affects surgical procedures where surgeons use powered screwdrivers with right-angle attachments.
The sterile pouch labels for these battery packs have switched the manufacturing and expiration dates. This means the batteries might appear to be expired earlier than they actually are, potentially leading to improper use in surgical settings where precise timing is critical.
Surgical staff using KLS Martin Battery Packs with model numbers KLS BP 001 or KLS BP 040 in procedures involving powered screwdrivers and right-angle attachments are most at risk. The recall targets specific medical devices used in operating rooms.
Check for model numbers KLS BP 001 or KLS BP 040 on the battery packs. These are used with the KLS Martin MaxDriver device and have a specific lot number (K0M6U) and expiration date (8/31/2024).
Look for switched manufacturing and expiration dates on the sterile pouch labels of the battery packs.
The sterile pouch labels have switched manufacturing and expiration dates, which could make the batteries appear to be expired before their actual expiration date.
Model numbers KLS BP 001 and KLS BP 040 (bulk case of 40) used with the KLS Martin MaxDriver.
Check for model numbers KLS BP 001 or KLS BP 040 on the battery packs, which are used with the KLS Martin MaxDriver and have a specific lot number (K0M6U) and expiration date (8/31/2024).
We’ve drafted a message you can send Pro-Dex to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2098-2023 — Pro-Dex Pro-Dex Hello, I own a Pro-Dex that is covered by recall Z-2098-2023 from Pro-Dex. 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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