Zimmer Drill Recall: Possible Different Material in 2.7mm Screw Drills

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What happened, in plain English

Zimmer is recalling certain drills that may have been made from a different material than specified. This could affect the drill's performance and safety, but the recall does not require immediate action.

Why it’s dangerous

The drills may have been manufactured from a different material than specified in the product standards. This could lead to inconsistent performance or potential safety issues during use, though the risk is not severe.

Who’s affected

Users of Zimmer drills with the model number ST502015212 marked as "Normed" are affected. Most at risk are those using the drills for precision tasks where material differences could cause issues.

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your drill has the model number ST50:2015212 and is marked with "Normed". The product is a drill for 2.7mm screws, 2x120mm, AO.

Brand
Zimmer
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Drill Marking
Look for the model number ST502015212 and the "Normed" marking on the drill.

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Questions people ask

Do I need to stop using my drill immediately?

No, the recall does not require immediate action. Check the marking to see if your drill is affected.

What should I do if my drill is marked "Normed"?

Check the model number ST502015212 to confirm if it's affected. No action is needed if it's not marked "Normed".

Is there a risk of injury from this drill?

The recall states the drills may have different material than specified, but no specific injury risk is mentioned.

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Subject: Recall Z-1471-2019 — Zimmer Zimmer

Hello,

I own a Zimmer that is covered by recall Z-1471-2019 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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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.

Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1471-2019 (April 8, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1471-2019 to see it in context.
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Zimmer GmbH recalls Drill for 2.7mm screw, 2x120mm, AO, Item Number ST502015212

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