Stryker recalls Neptune E-SEP 165mm Blade Electrode (Lot 16240231) due to expired product from a distribution error. This may not affect safety but requires checking the lot number.
Due to a distribution error, product from the affected lot was shipped expired.
Stryker is recalling a specific model of surgical electrode because it was shipped expired during distribution. This issue does not pose a safety risk but requires customers to check their product's lot number to ensure they have the affected version.
The product was shipped expired due to a distribution error, meaning it may not be safe for use. However, the expired status does not cause immediate harm like injury or fire, so it is a low-risk issue.
Surgical professionals and hospitals that purchased the Neptune E-SEP 165mm Blade Electrode with lot number 16240231 are affected. Patients using this electrode during surgery are not at risk as the expired product does not cause harm.
Check the lot number on the product label. The affected lot is 16240231. This product was sold with catalog number 0703-165-001.
Look for the lot number 16240231 on the product label to confirm if it is affected.
No, the expired product does not cause immediate harm, so it is a low-risk issue.
Check the lot number on the product label. If it is 16240231, you do not need to take action as the expired status does not pose a safety risk.
The affected product has lot number 16240231 and catalog number 0703-165-001.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Stryker to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1807-2020 — Stryker Stryker Hello, I own a Stryker that is covered by recall Z-1807-2020 from Stryker. 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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