Stryker Corporation is recalling approximately 3,840,470 Neptune SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencils because the devices may activate unintentionally when plugged into a power source or remain active after the buttons are released. This malfunction can cause the device to carry electrical currents through objects or fluids, leading to localized burns for patients and medical staff. The recall includes various coated and non-coated models with rocker-switch and push-button controls. Medical or surgical intervention may be required to treat injuries caused by these unintentional activations.
The product can activate without manual input or fail to turn off, which may cause localized burns to patients or physicians from electrical currents carried through conductive fluids or objects. If injuries occur, they may require surgical or medical treatment to correct.
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