Baxter Healthcare Corporation is recalling 14 units of the STERIS Boot Assembly, Traction Device (Model OT 1000) because of an incorrectly oriented locking pin. This defect can cause the boot to detach from the traction system during medical procedures. There has been at least one customer report of this detachment occurring, which can lead to patient harm and significant delays during surgery. Consumers should identify if they have the affected part number REF 10009192 and contact the manufacturer immediately.
If the locking pin is oriented incorrectly, the boot may suddenly detach from the traction system during a surgical procedure, potentially causing physical injury to the patient or interrupting critical surgical workflows.
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