In2bones CoLink Bone Graft Harvester Breaks at Weld Site - Recall
In2bones recalls CoLink Bone Graft Harvesters that may break at the outer tube weld site, causing potential injury during surgery. Affected models include REF G05 S1008 with specific lot numbers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Complaints were received of CoLink Bone Graft Harvesters breaking at the outer tube weld site.
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What happened, in plain English
In2bones is recalling CoLink Bone Graft Harvesters that have broken at the outer tube weld site. This could lead to injury during surgical procedures if the device fails unexpectedly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/61929-in2bones-colink-bone-graft-harvester-breaks-at-weld-site-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/61929-in2bones-colink-bone-graft-harvester-breaks-at-weld-site-recall · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2506-2021
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“In2bones CoLink Bone Graft Harvester Breaks at Weld Site - Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/61929-in2bones-colink-bone-graft-harvester-breaks-at-weld-site-recall. Based on FDA recall #Z-2506-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2506-2021%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The device may break at the outer tube weld site during use, which could cause injury to the surgical team or compromise the procedure. This breakage is reported in complaints but does not indicate a risk of death or serious injury in normal use.
Who’s affected
Surgeons and medical professionals who use the CoLink Bone Graft Harvester during surgical procedures are most at risk. The recall affects specific lot numbers of the 8mm sterile disposable device.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the product label for the model REF G05 S1008 and lot numbers 992921, 1018971, 1046581, or 1070081. The device is a sterile, disposable instrument used by surgeons during bone procedures.
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What to do — step by step
Check Device Label
Look for the model number REF G05 S1008 and lot numbers 992921, 1018971, 1046581, or 1070081 on the product.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide; the notice names 29 states.
FDA distribution: “US Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WI. There was no military/government distribution.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 2 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-2506-2021 (August 18, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2506-2021 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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