Olsen Medical recalls Symmetry monopolar forceps with serrated tips due to risk of sterile pouch seal compromise. Affected models include 8" and 8.25" insulated forceps with specific reference numbers.
Products may encroach into the sterile pouch seal thereby increasing the risk of the seal being compromised.
Olsen Medical is recalling specific models of Symmetry monopolar forceps that have serrated tips. These forceps may cause the sterile pouch seal to become compromised, which could lead to contamination during medical procedures.
The serrated tips on these forceps may accidentally penetrate the sterile pouch seal during use. This could compromise the seal, allowing contaminants to enter the sterile field and potentially causing infection during surgery.
Medical professionals using these specific forceps for surgical procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with these forceps could face contamination risks.
Check for the model names: Insulated Potts-Smith Forceps 8" (20.3cm) Serrated Tips (REF 20-2650K), Insulated Bayonet Forceps 8.25" (21.0cm) Serrated 1.5mm Tips (REF 20-2920HK), or Insulated Bayonet Forceps 8.5" (21.6cm) Serrated 1.5mm Tips (REF 20-2920K). Also look for the 7.5" (19.1cm) 1.5mm Cathedral Tips model (REF 20-2960HK).
Identify the specific model and reference number to confirm if your forceps are affected.
The recall indicates a potential risk of sterile pouch seal compromise, so affected models should not be used until the remedy is applied.
The serrated tips may encroach into the sterile pouch seal, increasing the risk of the seal being compromised and potentially causing contamination during surgery.
Check for the model names and reference numbers listed: Insulated Potts-Smith Forceps 8" (20.3cm) Serrated Tips (REF 20-2650K), Insulated Bayonet Forceps 8.25" (21.0cm) Serrated 1.5mm Tips (REF 20-2920HK), Insulated Bayonet Forceps 8.5" (21.6cm) Serrated 1.5mm Tips (REF 20-2920K), or Insulated Bayonet Forceps 7.5" (19.1cm) 1.5mm Cathedral Tips (REF 20-2960HK).
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olsen Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1945-2018 — Olsen Medical Olsen Medical Hello, I own a Olsen Medical that is covered by recall Z-1945-2018 from Olsen 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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