Dufner recalls slim needleholders with lot numbers 8170368 and 81806: Tungsten carbide plate may break under pressure, causing tissue injury during surgery.
Tungsten carbide plate, which is intended to hold the sewing needle securely, can break when holding the sewing needle under pressure and result in in patient tissue injury
Dufner recalls slim needleholders used in surgery that could break under pressure, potentially causing tissue injury. This affects specific lot numbers sold in the U.S. and requires immediate action to avoid harm.
The tungsten carbide plate holding the sewing needle can break when pressure is applied during surgery. This breakage may cause injury to patient tissue, especially during delicate procedures requiring precise needle placement.
Surgical staff and patients using Dufner's De Bakey Slim Needleholder with lot numbers 8170368 or 8180673. Those at highest risk are individuals performing suturing procedures with the recalled device.
Check for lot numbers 8170368 or 8180673 on the product label. The device is a slim needleholder used in surgical procedures to close wounds.
Immediately stop using the Dufner De Bakey Slim Needleholder with lot numbers 8170368 or 8180673 to prevent potential tissue injury.
The tungsten carbide plate holding the sewing needle can break under pressure during surgery, potentially causing tissue injury.
Lot numbers 8170368 and 8180673.
Look for lot numbers 8170368 or 8180673 on the product label. The device is used in surgical procedures to close wounds.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Dufner to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2534-2020 — Dufner Dufner Hello, I own a Dufner that is covered by recall Z-2534-2020 from Dufner. 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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