Zimmer recalls a specific drill model due to possible material differences from specifications. Affected items have "Normed" marking. No immediate action needed but check your drill.
An investigation identified that the products were possibly manufactured from a different material than defined in the applicable specifications.
Zimmer is recalling a specific drill model because it may have been made from a different material than specified. This could affect the drill's performance and safety, but the recall does not require immediate action.
The drill may have been manufactured from a different material than specified, which could lead to performance issues or safety concerns. However, the recall does not indicate a risk of serious injury in normal use.
Users of the Zimmer drill model with the "Normed" marking are affected. Patients or medical staff using this drill for surgical procedures may be at slightly higher risk due to potential material differences.
Check if your drill has the model number 502015145 and is marked with "Normed". This specific drill model was recalled by Zimmer GmbH.
Look for the "Normed" marking on your drill to confirm if it is affected.
The recall indicates possible material differences, but the official notice does not state that this drill poses a risk of serious injury in normal use.
Your drill is affected if it has the model number 502015145 and is marked with "Normed".
The recall does not require stopping use; however, you should check if your drill is affected by the "Normed" marking.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1424-2019 — Zimmer Zimmer Hello, I own a Zimmer that is covered by recall Z-1424-2019 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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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.
