Zavation recalls ZVplasty Direct Access Bevel Tip Trocar (11 Gauge, REF VCF-1022-11) for orthopedic/spinal procedures due to potential inadequate sterilization. Affected lots: 20061381, 20071771, 19123263.
Products distributed as sterile may not have been adequately sterilized
Zavation is recalling certain ZVplasty Direct Access Bevel Tip Trocars used in orthopedic or spinal procedures because some may not have been properly sterilized. This could pose a risk of infection if used in medical procedures.
The trocars may not have been adequately sterilized, meaning they could carry harmful bacteria or pathogens. If used in surgical procedures, this could lead to infections in patients.
Orthopedic and spinal surgery patients who received the recalled trocars (lots 20061381, 20071771, 19123263) during procedures. Medical professionals using these specific models are most at risk.
Check the lot number on the trocar packaging: 20061381, 20071771, or 19123263. These are the only affected lots for the ZVplasty Direct Access Bevel Tip Trocar (11 Gauge, REF VCF-1022-11).
Look for the lot numbers 20061381, 20071771, or 19123263 on the product packaging.
The products may not have been adequately sterilized, which could lead to infections if used in medical procedures.
Check the lot number on the packaging. If it matches 20061381, 20071771, or 19123263, contact Zavation for further instructions.
The risk is low but could lead to infection if the trocar is not properly sterilized and used in medical procedures.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zavation to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1724-2021 — Zavation Zavation Hello, I own a Zavation that is covered by recall Z-1724-2021 from Zavation. 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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