Hitachi Healthcare recalls L43K Intraoperative Probes with serial numbers listed; screw cover may fall off after cleaning/sterilization, requiring pre-use checks before procedures.
The screw cover at the tip of the probe may fall off after a cleaning and sterilization process. Users advised to conduct a preventive inspection of the probe before and after sterilization/disinfection/cleaning and before and after an interoperative procedure.
Hitachi Healthcare is recalling specific L43K Intraoperative Probes due to a screw cover that can fall off after cleaning or sterilization. This could lead to the probe becoming unsafe during surgery if not checked properly before use.
The screw cover at the probe tip may detach after cleaning or sterilization. If it falls off during surgery, it could interfere with the procedure or cause injury to the patient.
Surgical teams and hospitals using the recalled L43K Intraoperative Probes for robotic or laparoscopic procedures. Surgeons and medical staff handling these probes during operations are most at risk.
Check for serial numbers listed in the recall: 20504835 through 206E0059 and others. The probe is used for intraoperative ultrasound during robotic or laparoscopic surgeries.
Inspect the screw cover at the probe tip before and after cleaning, sterilization, and each surgical procedure to ensure it remains securely attached.
The screw cover at the tip may fall off after cleaning or sterilization, potentially causing interference during surgery if not checked properly.
Perform a preventive inspection of the screw cover before and after cleaning, sterilization, and each surgical procedure to ensure it stays securely attached.
Yes, the recall includes specific serial numbers listed in the official notice, such as 20504835, 20504836, and others.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hitachi Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2308-2021 — Hitachi Healthcare Hitachi Healthcare Hello, I own a Hitachi Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-2308-2021 from Hitachi Healthcare. 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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