Pega Medical recalls SCFE surgical knobs with potential loose screws after ultrasonic cleaning. Affected models include SCF-KNB265, SCF-KNB273, SC: 160428-03 to A183-06. Stop using immediately to prevent dislodgement.
There is a potential for the screws to have become loosened during ultrasonic cleaning of the knobs and the screws may come out.
Pega Medical is recalling SCFE surgical knobs that may have loose screws after ultrasonic cleaning. This could cause screws to come out during use, potentially leading to injury during hip surgery.
During ultrasonic cleaning, the screws in these knobs may become loose. If the screws come out while in use, they could dislodge during hip surgery, causing injury.
Orthopedic surgeons and surgical staff using the SCFE knobs for hip surgery. Those with the specific model numbers or lot numbers listed are most at risk.
Check for model numbers SCF-KNB265, SCF-KNB273, SCF-KNB365, or SCF-KNB373. Look for lot numbers 160428-03 through A183-06 on the packaging or label.
Discontinue use of the recalled SCFE knobs to prevent potential screw dislodgement during surgery.
The screws may become loose during ultrasonic cleaning, increasing the risk of the screws coming out during hip surgery.
The affected models are SCF-KNB265, SCF-KNB273, SCF-KNB365, and SCF-KNB373 with specific lot numbers listed in the recall.
Check the model numbers on the packaging or label for SCF-KNB265, SCF-KNB273, SCF-KNB365, or SCF-KNB373 and lot numbers 160428-03 through A183-06.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Pega Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0270-2020 — Pega Medical Pega Medical Hello, I own a Pega Medical that is covered by recall Z-0270-2020 from Pega Medical. 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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