Zimmer recalls certain drills with 'Normed' marking due to possible material mismatch. Affected items may not meet specifications; contact for details.
An investigation identified that the products were possibly manufactured from a different material than defined in the applicable specifications.
Zimmer is recalling specific drills that were possibly made from the wrong material. This could mean the drills don't meet safety standards, but no injuries have been reported.
The drills might have been made from a different material than specified, which could affect their performance and safety. However, no injuries have been reported from this issue.
Users of the recalled drills with 'Normed' markings are affected. Most at risk are those who own or use these drills for medical procedures.
Check for the 'Normed' marking on the drill. The affected models are described as 'Drill, cannulated, 3x90mm, round shaft, Item Number ST502015630'.
Look for the 'Normed' marking on the drill to confirm if it's affected.
The investigation found the drills might have been made from a different material than specified in the product standards.
Check for the 'Normed' marking. If it's present, contact Zimmer for further instructions.
No injuries have been reported, but the material issue could affect performance and safety.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1481-2019 — Zimmer Zimmer Hello, I own a Zimmer that is covered by recall Z-1481-2019 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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