Aesculap recalls specific spinal surgery instrument (TEK1940) due to risk of implant deformation during spinal procedures. Affected units sold with lot number 2930902A.
Customized coronal rod benders may deform the implant when used with the spinal system devices.
Aesculap is recalling a specific spinal surgery instrument (the RIGHT CORONAL BENDER, TEK1940) because it may deform spinal implants when used with certain spinal systems. This could lead to complications during spinal surgery.
The customized coronal rod benders may deform the spinal implant when used with certain spinal system devices. This deformation could cause complications during spinal surgery procedures.
Spinal surgery patients and medical professionals who use the recalled instrument. The risk is highest for those performing procedures with the specific spinal system devices mentioned in the recall.
Check if you have the RIGHT CORONAL BENDER model TEK1940 with lot number 2930902A. This instrument is used during spinal surgery procedures.
Identify if your instrument has the model TEK1940 and lot number 2930902A.
The recall states that customized coronal rod benders may deform the implant when used with spinal system devices, so it is not recommended for use without checking the recall.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so you should check with the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for guidance.
Look for the model TEK1940 and lot number 2930902A on the instrument.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Aescul: Aesculap Implant Systems LLC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1405-2022 — Aescul: Aesculap Implant Systems LLC Aescul: Aesculap Implant Systems LLC Hello, I own a Aescul: Aesculap Implant Systems LLC that is covered by recall Z-1405-2022 from Aescul: Aesculap Implant Systems LLC. 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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