Recall Z-2321-2016— Zimmer Gmbh

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Zimmer Gmbh, initiated 2016-06-27, terminated 2017-05-30. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: TWIST DR 25X95MM Cann 12MM Thd 30MM AO; The twist drill is used to drill holes into bones/tissues for foot, ankle and hand implant systems.. Reason: Zimmer Biomet initiated a voluntary recall of the Twist Drill & V-Tek Twist Drill due to to a potential tolerance stack up identified between the twist drill and the mating Kirschner Wire (K-Wire) component..

Recalling firm
Zimmer Gmbh
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2016-06-27
Terminated
2017-05-30
Firm location
Winterthur, Switzerland

Product description

TWIST DR 25X95MM Cann 12MM Thd 30MM AO; The twist drill is used to drill holes into bones/tissues for foot, ankle and hand implant systems.

Reason for recall

Zimmer Biomet initiated a voluntary recall of the Twist Drill & V-Tek Twist Drill due to to a potential tolerance stack up identified between the twist drill and the mating Kirschner Wire (K-Wire) component.

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