Zimmer recalls V-TEK IVP step drills with "Normed" marking due to possible material mismatch in specifications. Affected items may not meet safety standards.
An investigation identified that the products were possibly manufactured from a different material than defined in the applicable specifications.
Zimmer is recalling V-TEK IVP step drills that have a "Normed" marking because they might be made from the wrong material. This could mean the drills don't meet safety standards and might not work as intended.
The drills might be made from a different material than specified, which could affect their performance and safety. This material mismatch might cause the drills to behave unexpectedly during use.
Users of the V-TEK IVP step drills with "Normed" markings are affected. Most at risk are professionals using these drills for medical procedures.
Check for the "Normed" marking on the drill. Affected items were sold with the item number 502015637 and the specific model described in the recall.
Look for the "Normed" marking on the drill to confirm if it is affected.
The recall is because the drills might be made from a different material than specified, which could affect their safety and performance.
Check for the "Normed" marking. If it has this marking, contact Zimmer for further instructions.
The recall record does not mention a fix or remedy for this issue.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1448-2019 — Zimmer Zimmer Hello, I own a Zimmer that is covered by recall Z-1448-2019 from Zimmer. 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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