TriMed recalls specific Hex Driver models due to epoxy band migration after sterilization cycles, potentially contaminating trays. Affected units include HXDRIVER-2.0 AO, HXDRIVR-2.5 AO, and others with listed lot numbers.
Following the completion of sterilization cycle(s) of the impacted Hex Driver, the epoxy color band on the impacted Hex Driver can migrate down the shaft and/or potentially onto the sterilization tray or caddy.
TriMed is recalling certain Hex Driver models because epoxy can migrate down the shaft after sterilization, potentially contaminating sterilization trays. This could lead to cross-contamination of medical instruments if not addressed.
After sterilization cycles, the epoxy color band on the Hex Driver can move down the shaft and possibly onto sterilization trays or caddies. This migration could cause cross-contamination of medical instruments if the epoxy comes into contact with instruments.
Medical facility users and technicians who own or use the recalled Hex Driver models with specific lot numbers listed in the recall. Those handling sterilization trays are most at risk.
Check for Hex Driver part numbers including HXDRIVER-2.0 AO, HXDRIVR-2.5 AO, HXDRIVR-2.5CL AO, DVHX-2.5/130C AO, or HXDRIVR-3.0 AO. Affected units have lot numbers from the list: 922361, 922362, 91956, 91957, 92237, 92238, 91858, 92235, 92656, 91856, 91857.
Identify the lot number on your Hex Driver to see if it matches the affected list: 922361, 922362, 91956, 91957, 92237, 92238, 91858, 92235, 92656, 91856, 91857.
Hex Driver part numbers HXDRIVER-2.0 AO, HXDRIVR-2.5 AO, HXDRIVR-2.5CL AO, DVHX-2.5/130C AO, and HXDRIVR-3.0 AO are affected.
The epoxy color band can migrate down the shaft and potentially onto sterilization trays or caddies, causing cross-contamination of medical instruments.
No specific stop-use instruction is provided; the recall focuses on checking lot numbers and potential contamination risks.
We’ve drafted a message you can send TriMed to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1373-2018 — TriMed TriMed Hello, I own a TriMed that is covered by recall Z-1373-2018 from TriMed. 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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