Gyrus ACMI recalls reusable surgical cords from before Dec 7, 2017 due to fire risk. Affected units may spark and cause fire during use. Contact for replacement.
There is a potential for the cord to spark and cause a fire.
Gyrus ACMI is recalling reusable surgical cords made before December 7, 2017 because they can spark and cause fire. This hazard affects medical devices used in surgeries.
The cord's design can spark during use, especially when connected to surgical generators. This spark could ignite nearby materials and cause a fire in medical settings.
Surgical staff and hospitals using Gyrus ACMI reusable active cords with catalog number C650-129A made before December 7, 2017 are most at risk. These cords are used with specific surgical generators.
Check for the catalog number C650-129A on the cord. The product was made before December 7, 2017 and sold with Gyrus ACMI GOCUS 640 or Bovie generators.
Verify the catalog number C650-129A and that it was manufactured before December 7, 2017.
Discontinue use of the cord if it matches the recall criteria to prevent fire risk.
No, the cord can spark and cause fire during use, so it should not be used after the recall date.
Check for catalog number C650-129A and ensure it was manufactured before December 7, 2017.
Stop using it immediately and contact Gyrus ACMI for a replacement.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Gyrus ACMI to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1952-2018 — Gyrus ACMI Gyrus ACMI Hello, I own a Gyrus ACMI that is covered by recall Z-1952-2018 from Gyrus ACMI. 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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