ULRICH recalls specific torque handles for spinal implants due to calibration expiry. These handles may become unsafe after 3 years of use.
Certain Torque Limiting Handles in the field are beyond their 3 year calibration life.
ULRICH is recalling certain torque limiting handles used in spinal implant surgery because they may have exceeded their 3-year calibration life. Using these handles could lead to improper tightening of set screws, potentially causing spinal implant failure.
The handles may become inaccurate after 3 years of calibration, leading to improper tightening of set screws. This could cause spinal implant failure or other complications during surgery.
Spinal surgery teams using the recalled handles for spinal implant procedures. Surgeons and medical staff handling these specific models are most at risk.
Check for model numbers CS 7130, CS 7134, CS 7146, CS 7148, or CS 8049 with specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice. The handles are used in spinal implant procedures.
Verify if the handle has been calibrated within the last 3 years by checking the calibration date on the handle or documentation.
The handles may have exceeded their 3-year calibration life, which could lead to improper tightening of set screws during spinal implant procedures.
Check for model numbers CS 7130, CS 7134, CS 7146, CS 7148, or CS 8049 with specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
No, but you should check if the handle has been calibrated within the last 3 years before use.
We’ve drafted a message you can send ULRICH to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1126-2019 — ULRICH ULRICH Hello, I own a ULRICH that is covered by recall Z-1126-2019 from ULRICH. 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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