Merete Medical recalls OsteoBridge Intremedullary Knee Arthrodesis (IKA) nails due to possible mislabeling. Check lot numbers and use dates for affected items.
Product may be mislabeled.
Merete Medical is recalling OsteoBridge IKA knee nails because they may be mislabeled. This could lead to incorrect use or improper medical procedures if the wrong product is used.
Mislabeled products could be used incorrectly during surgery, potentially leading to improper bone fixation or complications. However, the recall does not specify a risk of injury or harm in normal use.
Patients who have received OsteoBridge IKA knee nails with the listed lot numbers and use dates are affected. Medical professionals using these products for surgeries are at higher risk.
Check the lot number and use by date on the product packaging. Affected items have specific lot codes like MS1709826R with use dates from April 2025 through July 2025.
Look for the lot number and use by date on the OsteoBridge IKA nail packaging.
No, the recall only addresses possible mislabeling, not an immediate safety hazard. Continue using as normal but check the lot number.
Check the lot number and use by date on the packaging. Affected items have specific lot codes listed in the recall, such as MS1709826R with use dates from April 2025 through July 2025.
Contact Merete Medical directly to confirm if your specific lot number is affected and follow their instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Merete Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0435-2021 — Merete Medical Merete Medical Hello, I own a Merete Medical that is covered by recall Z-0435-2021 from Merete Medical. 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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