Pro-Med Instruments recalls sterile disposable skull pins due to reported pin tip breakage during surgery. Affected lots 17041 and 17272. No remedy specified in official notice.
The firm received reports of two breakages of the pin tips which occurred during two identical surgery procedures. The breakage occurred at the very distal end of the conical part of the skull pin tip.
Pro-Med Instruments recalls sterile disposable skull pins that may break during surgery. This could lead to complications if the pin breaks while in use, potentially affecting surgical procedures.
The pin tips can break at the very end of the conical part during surgery. This breakage may cause the pin to become unstable or dislodge, potentially interfering with the surgical procedure.
Surgical teams using the recalled skull pins during procedures are affected. Patients undergoing surgery with these pins face the highest risk.
Check for the product name 'DORO(R) Sterile Disposable Skull Pins' with lots 17041 or 17272. The pins come in 3-piece blisters, 12 blisters per box.
Verify the lot number on the packaging; affected lots are 17041 and 17272.
The firm received reports of two breakages of the pin tips during surgery procedures, which occurred at the very distal end of the conical part.
The official recall notice does not specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking the lot number.
The pins may break during surgery, which could lead to complications if the broken tip becomes unstable or dislodges.
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Subject: Recall Z-0193-2018 — Pro-Med Instruments Pro-Med Instruments Hello, I own a Pro-Med Instruments that is covered by recall Z-0193-2018 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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