AAP Implantate Ag recalls Lambotte chisels (20mm, REF IU 3000-20) due to potential breakage at welded parts during surgical use. Affected units include specific lot numbers.
There is the potential for the Lambotte chisel to break at the welded piece parts of the chisel body and knocking plate.
AAP Implantate Ag recalls certain Lambotte chisels used in orthopedic surgery because they may break at the welded joints during use. This could lead to injury if the broken piece strikes the surgeon or patient.
The chisel may break at the welded connection between the body and the knocking plate during surgical procedures. If the broken piece dislodges, it could cause injury to the surgeon or patient.
Orthopedic surgeons and medical staff who use the recalled chisels for bone plate insertion are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with these chisels could also be affected.
Check for the product name 'Lambotte chisel', size 20 mm, and reference number REF IU 3000-20. Affected units have lot numbers I011 through I017.
Identify the product name, size, reference number, and lot numbers to confirm if your chisel is affected.
The chisel may break at the welded parts during surgical use, potentially causing injury.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so check the product details to confirm if it's affected.
Lot numbers I011 through I017 are affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send AAP Implantate Ag to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1019-2019 — AAP Implantate Ag AAP Implantate Ag Hello, I own a AAP Implantate Ag that is covered by recall Z-1019-2019 from AAP Implantate Ag. 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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