Medicrea recalls Pass LP Blunt K-wire 01.6mm x 500mm Nitinol product due to conical cannulated screws potentially not accepting 1.6mm K-wire, risking improper use in medical procedures.
Conical Cannulated Screws may not accept 1.6mm K-Wire, it cannot enter the minimum tolerance axis threaded
Medicrea is recalling its Pass LP Blunt K-wire 01.6mm x 500mm Nitinol product because conical cannulated screws may not accept 1.6mm K-wire, which could lead to improper use during medical procedures. This recall affects specific lot numbers and requires verification of the product.
The conical cannulated screws in this product may not accept 1.6mm K-wire due to a mismatch in the minimum tolerance axis threaded. This could lead to improper use during medical procedures, potentially causing complications.
Medical professionals using the Medicrea Pass LP Blunt K-wire 01.6mm x 500mm Nitinol product are most at risk, particularly those handling the recalled lot numbers.
Check for the product reference A06010140 and lot numbers 18G0368, 19H0009, 18F0138, or 18G0038 on the device. The product is a medical device sold under the Medicrea brand.
Check the product reference number and lot numbers listed in the recall notice to confirm if your device is affected.
The recalled product is Medicrea Pass LP Blunt K-wire 01.6mm x 500mm Nitinol with product reference A06010140.
Lot numbers 18G0368, 19H0009, 18F0138, and 18G0038 are affected.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond verifying if the product is affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medicrea to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0828-2020 — Medicrea Medicrea Hello, I own a Medicrea that is covered by recall Z-0828-2020 from Medicrea. 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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