Beaver recalls orthopedic blades that curve right instead of left, risking unintended tissue damage during surgery. Affected blades have specific catalog and lot numbers.
Incorrect configuration of the blades in the package. The blades curve to the right instead of curving to the left. If used may cause cause unintended tissue damage during the procedure or if noticed prior to use may cause a delay in surgery
Beaver is recalling orthopedic blades that curve to the right instead of left. This could cause unintended tissue damage during surgery or delay procedures if noticed before use.
The blades are configured to curve right instead of left. If used during surgery, this could cause unintended tissue damage. If noticed before use, it may delay surgery.
Orthopedic surgeons and medical staff using the recalled blades for foot, ankle, hand, knee, hip, or spine surgery. Patients undergoing these procedures are at risk if the wrong blade is used.
Check for catalog number 376780 and lot numbers 6034831 or 60398: 6039837 on the blade packaging. The blades are used in orthopedic surgeries for foot, ankle, hand, knee, hip, or spine procedures.
Look for catalog number 376780 and lot numbers 6034831 or 6039837 on the blade packaging.
The blades curve to the right instead of curving to the left, which may cause unintended tissue damage during surgery or delay procedures if noticed before use.
Check for catalog number 376780 and lot numbers 6034831 or 6039837 on the blade packaging.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact the manufacturer for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Beaver to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0197-2023 — Beaver Beaver Hello, I own a Beaver that is covered by recall Z-0197-2023 from Beaver. 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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