MEDLINE recalls 1.3mm solid core foot and ankle drill bits due to observed screw failure when used with specific screw sizes. Affected units may cause injury during surgical procedures.
The recall is due to observed intra-operative screw failure. When pre-drilled with ¿1.3mm drill bit for ¿2.0mm screws and ¿1.6mm drill bit for ¿2.4mm we have observed screw failure due to excessive torque.
MEDLINE is recalling 1.3mm solid core foot and ankle drill bits because they can cause screw failure when used with certain screw sizes during surgery. This risk could lead to injury if the drill bit fails while making holes for screws.
The drill bit can fail under excessive torque when used with 1.3mm drill bits for 2.0mm screws or 1.6mm drill bits for :2.4mm screws. This failure could cause injury during surgical procedures.
Surgical professionals using MEDLINE UNITE foot and ankle drill bits with specific screw sizes are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with these drill bits may also be affected.
Check for MEDLINE UNITE foot and ankle drill bits with 1.3mm solid core, model MPN10013. These were sold with GTIN 10888277699113.
Verify if your drill bit is 1.3mm solid core with model MPN10013.
The recall is due to observed screw failure when using the drill bit with specific screw sizes during surgery.
Screws that are 2.0mm when using a 1.3mm drill bit or 2.4mm when using a 1.6mm drill bit.
Look for MEDLINE UNITE foot and ankle drill bits with 1.3mm solid core, model MPN10013, and GTIN 10888277699113.
We’ve drafted a message you can send MEDLINE to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1047-2023 — MEDLINE MEDLINE Hello, I own a MEDLINE that is covered by recall Z-1047-2023 from MEDLINE. 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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