Zimmer recalls CBS micro, countersink, cannulated, round-shaft surgical instruments with Item Number 503004341 that may have been made from an incorrect material. Affected items are marked with "Normed".
An investigation identified that the products were possibly manufactured from a different material than defined in the applicable specifications.
Zimmer is recalling certain surgical instruments that may have been made from a different material than specified. This could lead to potential performance issues during medical procedures.
The instruments may have been manufactured from a different material than specified in the product's technical requirements. This could cause unexpected performance issues during surgical procedures, though the risk of serious injury is not explicitly stated.
Surgical professionals and hospitals using Zimmer's CBS micro, countersink, cannulated, round-shaft instruments with Item Number 503004341 that are marked with "Normed" are affected. Surgeons and medical staff using these instruments are at the highest risk.
Check for instruments marked with "Normed" on the product. The specific item number is 503004341 for the CBS micro, countersink, cannulated, round-shaft instruments.
Look for the "Normed" marking on the instrument to confirm if it is affected.
The recall states the instruments may have been made from a different material than specified, but does not state they are unsafe. They may have performance issues.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking if the product is marked with "Normed".
Check for the "Normed" marking on the instrument. The specific item number is 503004341 for CBS micro, countersink, cannulated, round-shaft instruments.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1455-2019 — Zimmer Zimmer Hello, I own a Zimmer that is covered by recall Z-1455-2019 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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