Zimmer recalls specific surgical drills due to possible material deviation from specifications. Affected items have "Normed" marking. No immediate action required per recall details.
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 different materials than specified. This could affect the drill's performance and safety during medical procedures.
The drills may contain materials not as specified, which could lead to improper function during surgery. This might affect the drill's performance and safety in medical procedures.
Surgical professionals using Zimmer drills with the "Normed" marking are affected. Patients using these drills during procedures may be at slightly increased risk.
Check for the "Normed" marking on the drill. Affected items are identified by the specific item number 502015623 and the description 'Drill, cannulated, 2x95mm, AO'.
Look for the "Normed" marking on the drill to determine if it's affected.
The recall indicates possible material deviation from specifications, but no specific safety risk is stated. The manufacturer has not issued a stop-use order.
The recall does not specify any action required. Check for the "Normed" marking to confirm if it's affected.
Affected drills have the "Normed" marking and are identified by the specific item number 502015623 and description 'Drill, cannulated, 2x95mm, AO'.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1440-2019 — Zimmer Zimmer Hello, I own a Zimmer that is covered by recall Z-1440-2019 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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