Richard Wolf recalls tube set model 4170.801 for transanal endoscopic surgery due to risk of mixed tube ends. Affected units have specific lot numbers.
Tube ends may be mixed up.
Richard Wolf is recalling a tube set used in transanal endoscopic surgery because tube ends might be mixed up. This could lead to incorrect surgical procedures if the wrong tube is used.
The tube ends could be mixed up during manufacturing or handling, which might lead to using the wrong tube during surgery. This could cause incorrect procedures if the wrong tube is inserted.
Surgical professionals using the tube set for transanal endoscopic microsurgery are most likely affected. Patients and staff at medical facilities using this specific model are at risk.
Check for lot numbers 32062417 or 32133317 on the tube set. The product is used for transanal endoscopic microsurgery and has the model number 4170.801.
Look for lot numbers 32062417 or 32133317 on the tube set.
Tube ends may be mixed up, which could lead to using the wrong tube during surgery.
Lot numbers 32062417 and 32133317.
The recall record does not specify a remedy.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Richard Wolf to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1868-2018 — Richard Wolf Richard Wolf Hello, I own a Richard Wolf that is covered by recall Z-1868-2018 from Richard Wolf. 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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