Medtronic Sofamor Danek recalls Accurian RF Ablation Cannulas due to insertion difficulty from probe catching on cannula hub lip. Affected units have product number AC0019 and GTIN 20763000153667.
Insertion difficulty of the probes. The probe was catching on a lip inside the hub of the cannula.
Medtronic Sofamor Danek is recalling Accurian RF Ablation Cannulas that may catch on the cannula hub lip during insertion. This could cause difficulty in proper medical procedure use.
The cannula's probe may catch on a lip inside the hub during insertion. This could cause insertion difficulty in medical procedures, potentially leading to improper treatment.
Medical professionals using the Accurian RF Ablation Cannulas for nerve procedures are most affected. Patients receiving these procedures may also be impacted if the cannula is used incorrectly.
Check for product number AC0019 and GTIN 20763000153667 on the packaging. The cannula is part of the Accurian RF Ablation Platform for creating radiofrequency lesions in nervous tissue.
Verify the product number AC0019 and GTIN 20763000153667 on the packaging.
The cannula may catch on a lip inside the hub during insertion, causing insertion difficulty in medical procedures.
Check the product number and GTIN on the packaging. If it matches AC0019 and 20763000153667, contact Medtronic Sofamor Danek for further instructions.
The recall addresses insertion difficulty, not direct injury risk. The hazard is low risk as it affects procedure difficulty rather than causing injury.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtronic Sofamor Danek to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2695-2020 — Medtronic Sofamor Danek Medtronic Sofamor Danek Hello, I own a Medtronic Sofamor Danek that is covered by recall Z-2695-2020 from Medtronic Sofamor Danek. 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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