Encore Medical recalls flexible drill shafts with lot #262667L01 due to manufacturing error that may cause drill bits to come loose during surgery, risking delays or revision surgery.
Manufacturing error, the drill bit shaft is unable to properly capture the drill bit pin. Failure of the drill bit shaft to capture the drill bit pin could result in the drill bit coming loose which could result in a delay in surgery or adverse patient reaction resulting in a revision surgery.
Encore Medical is recalling flexible drill shafts with lot number 262667L01 because a manufacturing error could cause the drill bit to become loose during surgery. This might lead to surgery delays or the need for revision surgery.
A manufacturing error causes the drill bit shaft to fail in capturing the drill bit pin. This could lead to the drill bit becoming loose during surgery, potentially causing delays or requiring a revision surgery.
Surgical teams using the recalled flexible drill shafts for hip surgeries are most at risk. Patients undergoing hip surgery with this specific model may face delays or additional procedures.
Check for the lot number 262667L01 on the flexible drill shaft packaging or label. The product is sold under the brand Encore Medical with the model reference REF 803-05-239 RX.
Look for the lot number 262667L01 on the flexible drill shaft packaging or label.
A manufacturing error causes the drill bit shaft to fail in capturing the drill bit pin, which could lead to the drill bit becoming loose during surgery, risking delays or revision surgery.
Check for the lot number 262667L01 on the flexible drill shaft packaging or label. If you have the recalled model, contact Encore Medical for further instructions.
The recall states the hazard could result in surgery delays or revision surgery, but does not mention serious injury or death.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Encore Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2090-2019 — Encore Medical Encore Medical Hello, I own a Encore Medical that is covered by recall Z-2090-2019 from Encore 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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