Zavation recalls 10G Coxaxial Cannula with Tuohy Connection (INTVM-CC) due to potential inadequate sterilization. This may pose a risk of infection during spinal or orthopedic procedures.
Products distributed as sterile may not have been adequately sterilized
Zavation is recalling 10G Coxaxial Cannulas with Tuohy Connection (code INTVM-CC) used in spinal and orthopedic procedures because they might not have been properly sterilized. This could lead to infections during medical procedures if the device is used without adequate sterilization.
The cannulas may not have been adequately sterilized, which could lead to infections during medical procedures. This risk is specific to the sterile environment of surgical settings where the device is used.
Medical professionals using these cannulas in spinal or orthopedic procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with this device could be affected if the sterilization was inadequate.
Check for the product code INTVM-CC on the cannula packaging. These devices were sold with lot number 20102495 for orthopedic and spinal procedures.
Look for the product code INTVM-CC on the cannula packaging to confirm it is part of the recall.
The product may not have been adequately sterilized, which could lead to infections during medical procedures.
Check the product code on the packaging. If it matches INTVM-CC, contact Zavation for further instructions.
The recall is due to potential inadequate sterilization, not a risk of serious injury. The hazard is specific to infection risk during procedures.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zavation to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1730-2021 — Zavation Zavation Hello, I own a Zavation that is covered by recall Z-1730-2021 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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