Brasseler recalls 3.5mm twist drills with incorrect 2.5mm laser etching that could lead to improper surgical use. Affected units have lot number NR1VM.
One lot of 3.5 mm twist drills were incorrectly laser etched as 2.5 mm the shaft of the device.
Brasseler is recalling a specific model of surgical twist drills because they were incorrectly marked as 2.5mm instead of 3.5mm. This could cause improper use during hip or knee surgeries if the wrong size drill is used.
The drills were laser etched as 2.5mm when they are actually 3.5mm. This size difference could lead to improper drilling in bone during surgery if the wrong drill is used. However, the hazard is not described as causing serious injury in normal use.
Surgical professionals using Brasseler twist drills for hip or knee procedures are most at risk. The recall affects specific units with lot number NR1VM.
Check for the lot number NR1VM on the drill packaging. The product is a 3.5mm twist drill with total length 112mm used in hip or knee surgeries.
Look for the lot number NR1VM on the drill packaging to confirm if it is affected.
The drills were incorrectly laser etched as 2.5mm instead of 3.5mm, which could lead to improper use during hip or knee surgeries.
Check the lot number on the packaging. If it is NR1VM, contact Brasseler for guidance.
The recall does not state that this could cause serious injury in normal use, so the risk is low.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Brasseler to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0591-2020 — Brasseler Brasseler Hello, I own a Brasseler that is covered by recall Z-0591-2020 from Brasseler. 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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