Burlington Medical recalls thyroid collars with Velcro closure (product number TS2) due to potential inadequate radiation protection, which may increase cancer risk with long-term exposure. Affected units include specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
The protective material used in the manufacture of the products could potentially provide inadequate protection for the product user. Use of the products could expose the user to scatter radiation of varying degrees depending on many different variables (e.g., distance, shielding, position, time, kV, etc.). Long-term exposure to scatter radiation may increase the risk of cancer, infertility, or other health-related conditions.
Burlington Medical is recalling thyroid collars with Velcro closure (product number TS2) because the protective material may not provide sufficient shielding against scatter radiation during medical procedures. Long-term exposure could increase risks of cancer, infertility, or other health issues. Consumers should check if their unit matches the listed serial numbers.
The protective material in the thyroid collars may not adequately shield users from scatter radiation generated during medical imaging procedures. This scatter radiation can vary in intensity based on factors like distance, shielding, position, and time, potentially increasing long-term health risks such as cancer or infertility with prolonged exposure.
Healthcare workers using these thyroid collars during fluoroscopy or radiography procedures are most at risk. The recall affects specific units with serial numbers listed in the notice.
Check if your thyroid collar has the product number TS2 and part numbers listed (e.g., RBTS2-R, RETS2-R). Affected units include specific serial numbers provided in the recall notice.
Review the serial numbers listed in the recall notice to determine if your thyroid collar is affected.
The protective material in the thyroid collars may not provide adequate shielding against scatter radiation during medical procedures, potentially increasing long-term health risks like cancer or infertility.
Check if your thyroid collar has the product number TS2 and part numbers listed (e.g., RBTS2-R, RETS2-R). Affected units include specific serial numbers provided in the recall notice.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy or action for affected units. Consumers should check the serial numbers listed in the notice to determine if their unit is affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Burlington Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2121-2019 — Burlington Medical Burlington Medical Hello, I own a Burlington Medical that is covered by recall Z-2121-2019 from Burlington 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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