Pro-Med recalls DORO LUCENT Transitional Member (REF 1101.026) used in spinal and brain surgeries due to potential headrest system failure. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed.
The combination of two different design revisions of DORO LUCENT Base Unit, Locking Transitional Member, and Transitional Member within one set up might lead to a malfunction and failure of the headrest system.
Pro-Med is recalling a specific transitional member used in surgical headrest systems because combining certain design revisions might cause the headrest to malfunction. This could lead to improper positioning during surgery, potentially affecting patient safety.
The headrest system might malfunction when multiple design revisions of the base unit, locking member, and transitional member are used together. This could cause improper positioning during surgery, potentially affecting patient safety.
Surgical teams using the DORO LUCENT Transitional Member (REF 1101.026) for spinal or brain surgeries are affected. Patients undergoing procedures with this component are at risk if the headrest malfunctions.
Check if your surgical headrest system includes the DORO LUCENT Transitional Member with serial numbers starting with 1704002 through 1704039. This component is used in open and percutaneous craniotomies and spinal surgeries.
Verify if your transitional member has a serial number listed in the provided range (1704002 to 1704039).
Reach out to Pro-Med Instruments for guidance on next steps if you have the recalled component.
No, this is a surgical component used only in medical procedures like craniotomies and spinal surgeries.
Check your serial number against the list provided. If it matches, contact Pro-Med Instruments for further instructions.
Patients undergoing surgery with this component may face risks if the headrest malfunctions during the procedure.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Pro-Med Instruments to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2972-2018 — Pro-Med Instruments Pro-Med Instruments Hello, I own a Pro-Med Instruments that is covered by recall Z-2972-2018 from Pro-Med Instruments. 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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