Applied Medical Resources Corp recalls Dr. Thames Lap Chole surgical instruments with a potential protruding rivet that could cause tissue damage during use. Affected units have specific batch numbers and expiration dates.
There may be a slightly protruding rivet on the distal end of the laparoscopic grasper which has the potential for tissue to catch on it during use and lead to tissue damage.
Applied Medical Resources Corp is recalling Dr. Thames Lap Chole surgical instruments due to a possible protruding rivet that could catch on tissue and cause damage. This recall affects specific batches of instruments that were sold with certain expiration dates.
A slightly protruding rivet on the distal end of the laparoscopic grasper could catch on tissue during surgery. This might lead to tissue damage if the instrument is used without the rivet being properly aligned.
Surgical professionals who use Dr. Thames Lap Chole instruments with the specific batch numbers listed in the recall notice. Patients undergoing surgery with these instruments may be at risk if the rivet causes tissue damage.
Check for the batch numbers listed: 1378830 (expires Sept 8, 2022), 1379253 (expires Aug 13, 2022), 1380094 (expires Aug 22, 2022), or 1381695 (expires Oct 30, 2022). The product is sold under the brand name Dr. Thames.
Review the batch number and expiration date on the instrument to determine if it is affected by this recall.
The recall states there may be a slightly protruding rivet that could catch on tissue and cause damage, but the risk is low as it requires specific conditions during use.
Check the batch number on the instrument: 1378830 (expires Sept 8, 2022), 1379253 (expires Aug 13, 2022), 1380094 (expires Aug 22, 2022), or 1381695 (expires Oct 30, 2022).
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Applied Medical Resources Corp for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Dr. Thames to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2160-2020 — Dr. Thames Dr. Thames Hello, I own a Dr. Thames that is covered by recall Z-2160-2020 from Dr. Thames. 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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