Zimmer recalls V-TEK IVP step drills with "Normed" marking due to possible material mismatch in specifications. Affected items may not meet safety standards.
An investigation identified that the products were possibly manufactured from a different material than defined in the applicable specifications.
Zimmer is recalling V-TEK IVP step drills that have a "Normed" marking because they might be made from the wrong material. This could mean the drills don't meet safety standards and might not work as intended.
The drills might be made from a different material than specified, which could lead to them not meeting safety standards. This means they might not function correctly or could cause issues during use.
Users of V-TEK IVP step drills with the "Normed" marking are affected. Most at risk are those who rely on these drills for precision work.
Check for the "Normed" marking on the drill. Affected items were sold with Item Number 502:015634 and are part of the V-TEK IVP step drill series.
Look for the "Normed" marking on the drill to confirm if it's affected.
The investigation found that the drills might be made from a different material than specified, which could affect safety standards.
Check for the "Normed" marking. If it's present, contact Zimmer for more information.
The recall record does not mention a remedy or fix.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1445-2019 — Zimmer Zimmer Hello, I own a Zimmer that is covered by recall Z-1445-2019 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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