Zimmer recalls specific surgical drills 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 certain surgical drills that may have been made from a different material than specified. This could affect the drill's performance and safety during medical procedures.
The drills might not meet the intended material specifications, which could lead to improper function during surgery. This may cause complications if the drill doesn't perform as expected in medical procedures.
Surgical professionals using Zimmer's 2.8x120mm cannulated drills with "Normed" marking. Patients receiving these drills during surgery are at risk if the material difference affects the procedure.
Check if your drill has the model number 502015628 and is marked with "Normed". This specific drill type was affected by the recall.
Look for the "Normed" marking on the drill to confirm if it's affected by this recall.
The investigation found that the drills might 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's affected.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so no action is needed beyond checking the marking.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1441-2019 — Zimmer Zimmer Hello, I own a Zimmer that is covered by recall Z-1441-2019 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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