Turbett Surgical recalls TS1000 containers that may have weld failures causing unsterile instruments to be used, risking infection. Affected units include all lots and serial numbers sold for sterilizing medical devices.
Pod may have weld failures breaching the sterile barrier and result in the use of unsterile instruments leading to infection or other major injuries.
Turbett Surgical is recalling its TS1000 sterilization containers because weld failures could breach the sterile barrier, leading to infection or serious injuries from unsterile instruments. This affects all units sold for sterilizing medical devices.
Weld failures in the container could breach the sterile barrier, allowing unsterile instruments to be used. This risks infection or serious injuries during medical procedures if the container fails.
Healthcare providers using the TS1000 containers for sterilizing medical devices are most at risk. Patients receiving procedures with unsterile instruments could face infections or injuries.
Check for Turbett Surgical TS1000 containers with any lot number or serial number. These containers are used for sterilizing medical devices and were sold to healthcare providers.
Inspect the container for weld failures that might breach the sterile barrier.
The recall indicates potential weld failures that could breach sterility, so it is not safe to use without checking for issues.
Turbett Surgical TS1000 containers with any lot number or serial number are affected.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so check for weld failures and contact Turbett Surgical for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Turbett Surgical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1038-2023 — Turbett Surgical Turbett Surgical Hello, I own a Turbett Surgical that is covered by recall Z-1038-2023 from Turbett Surgical. 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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