Zimmer recalls V-TEK micro-countersink with possible material defect. Affected items marked "Normed" may not meet specifications. No action required per recall notice.
An investigation identified that the products were possibly manufactured from a different material than defined in the applicable specifications.
Zimmer is recalling V-TE:K micro-countersink tools that may have been made from an incorrect material. This could affect how the tools work but does not pose an immediate safety risk.
The tools might not meet the intended material specifications, which could lead to improper performance. However, the recall does not indicate a risk of injury or damage to people or property.
Manufacturers using Zimmer V-TEK micro-countersink tools with the item number 28.66.112 marked "Normed" are affected. Users in industrial settings are most at risk.
Check for the item number 28.66.112 on the tool and look for the label "Normed". This is the only identifier for affected items.
Look for the item number 28.66.112 and the "Normed" label to confirm if the tool is affected.
No, the recall does not require stopping use. The tools may not meet specifications but do not pose an immediate safety risk.
No action is required per the recall notice. The tools may not meet specifications but do not need to be discarded or returned.
The recall states there is no risk of injury or damage to people or property. The issue is with material specifications only.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1464-2019 — Zimmer Zimmer Hello, I own a Zimmer that is covered by recall Z-1464-2019 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.
Experiences, tips, and questions from readers. Every comment is reviewed before it appears.
No comments yet — be the first to share your experience.
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.
