Zimmer recalls certain AO drills due to possible use of incorrect materials. Affected items have "Normed" marking. No immediate action needed but check your product.
An investigation identified that the products were possibly manufactured from a different material than defined in the applicable specifications.
Zimmer is recalling specific AO surgical drills that may have been made from different materials than specified. This could affect the drill's performance and safety during medical procedures.
The drills might contain materials not matching the intended specifications. This could lead to improper function during surgical procedures, though the risk is not severe enough to cause immediate injury.
Surgical professionals using Zimmer AO drills with the "Normed" marking are affected. Patients undergoing surgery with these drills may be at slightly higher risk due to potential material differences.
Check if your drill has the "Normed" marking on it. The affected items are identified by the item number ST502015631 and are sold under Zimmer GmbH.
Look for the "Normed" marking on the drill to determine if it is affected.
The investigation found that the drills may have been manufactured from a different material than specified in the product standards.
No immediate action is required, but you should check if your drill has the "Normed" marking to see if it is affected.
You should check with Zimmer GmbH to confirm if your drill is affected and follow their guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1482-2019 — Zimmer Zimmer Hello, I own a Zimmer that is covered by recall Z-1482-2019 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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