Cannulated graduated drill bit 1.9 mm diameter, with AO QC system, REF: INS-114 for use in orthopedic surgery.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2236-2021) was formally reported on August 18, 2021, with the manufacturer initiating the action on November 3, 2020. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. NEOSTEO is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Reze, N/A. Federal records indicate 25 units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: Traces of corrosion on the laser marking was detected on cannulated graduated drill bit, which could lead to the emission of wear / corrosion particles in the operated area, potentially leading to the following risks: I… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Nationwide distribution in the state of New Jersey.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 6 were also issued by FDA Devices. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 5 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.