Medrobotics recalls Obturator (long cone) part 25162 due to potential weld breakage causing rod separation. Affected units sold in specific lots for adult surgical use.
The weld may break, resulting in the rod separating from the cone of the long and short cone Obturators.
Medrobotics is recalling a specific obturator component (long cone) used in their Flex Rectoscope system. The risk is that the weld could break, causing the rod to separate from the cone during use, which may lead to surgical complications.
The obturator is a surgical component that connects the rod to the cone. If the weld breaks, the rod could separate from the cone during surgery, potentially causing injury to the patient or complications with the procedure.
Adults using the Medrobotics Flex Robotic System for surgical procedures are affected. Those with the specific lot numbers listed in the recall are most at risk.
Check if your obturator has part number 25162. It was sold in specific lots: 18832-17, 19042-07, 19042-01, 19199-01, 18832-17, 19669-05, 19684-05.
Identify the lot number on the obturator to see if it matches the affected lots listed in the recall.
Reach out to Medrobotics directly for specific instructions on whether to stop using or repair the obturator.
The recall states the weld may break, causing rod separation. If you have the affected lot numbers, you should contact Medrobotics for guidance.
The risk is that the weld could break during surgery, causing the rod to separate from the cone, which may lead to surgical complications.
Check the lot number on the obturator; affected lots include 18832-17, 19042-07, 19042-01, 19199-01, 19669-05, and 19684-05.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medrobotics to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1191-2019 — Medrobotics Medrobotics Hello, I own a Medrobotics that is covered by recall Z-1191-2019 from Medrobotics. 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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