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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Zimmer Natural Nail System Freehand Drill 4.3 mm Diameter 152.5 mm Length, Item Number/EDI 00249007543, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.

Z-3201-2017

May 22, 2017

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Event
Event 77417
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
2,037 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-3201-2017

Official wording

Reason: Various trauma and extremity instruments (drill bits and screw taps) were manufactured from raw material with an anomaly. The anomaly may be on or below the surface and can increase the risk of instrument fracture.

Code information: Lot Numbers: 63541085, 63565537, 63586553, 63586554, 63635381, 63635382, 63660536, 63329874, 63329875, 63343934, 63343935, 63361695, 63370747, 63388956, 63399691, 63399692, 63413799, 63413801, 63413803, 63413804 & 63499022.

Distribution pattern: Nationwide in USA; Internationally to: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, El Salvador, Germany, Guatemala, India, Japan, Panama, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan & Trinidad.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Various trauma and extremity instruments (drill bits and screw taps) were manufactured from raw material with an anomaly. The anomaly may be on or below the surface and can increase the risk of instrument fracture.