Stryker recalls telescopic Bovie pencils with product number SHK TSPL due to potential hairline fractures causing electrical arcing and burns. Affected units may have a 75-inch length and specific UDI codes.
Hairline fractures in a component could allow electrical current to arc out of the device, resulting in a burn to the patient and/or user.
Stryker is recalling telescopic Bovie pencils that could have hairline fractures leading to electrical arcing and burns. This risk affects medical users who might be using the device during procedures.
Hairline fractures in the telescopic component can cause electrical current to arc out of the device. This arcing may result in burns to the patient or the user during medical procedures.
Medical professionals using the telescopic Bovie pencil for surgical procedures are most at risk. Patients and users who have the recalled model could experience burns if the device malfunctions.
Check for the product number SHK TSPL on the Bovie pencil. The device is 75 inches long and has specific UDI codes: 37613327466332, 1922042, 1924003, 1929040, 1929048.
Verify the product number SHK TSPL and UDI codes listed on the device.
The recall states that hairline fractures could cause electrical arcing and burns, but the device is safe if no fractures exist.
Look for the product number SHK TSPL and UDI codes: 37613327466332, 1922042, 1924003, 1929040, 1929048 on the 75-inch telescopic Bovie pencil.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Stryker for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Stryker to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1099-2020 — Stryker Stryker Hello, I own a Stryker that is covered by recall Z-1099-2020 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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