PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Herbert Cannulated Bone Screw System, Cannulated Main Drill 3.1 mm Diameter, Item Number/EDI 00115501500, Nonsterile

Reported: October 4, 2017 Initiated: May 22, 2017 #Z-3145-2017

Product Description

Herbert Cannulated Bone Screw System, Cannulated Main Drill 3.1 mm Diameter, Item Number/EDI 00115501500, Nonsterile

Reason for Recall

Various trauma and extremity instruments (drill bits and screw taps) were manufactured from raw material with an anomaly. The anomaly may be on or below the surface and can increase the risk of instrument fracture.

Details

Recalling Firm
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Units Affected
18 units
Distribution
Nationwide in USA; Internationally to: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, El Salvador, Germany, Guatemala, India, Japan, Panama, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan & Trinidad.
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Herbert Cannulated Bone Screw System, Cannulated Main Drill 3.1 mm Diameter, Item Number/EDI 00115501500, Nonsterile. Recalled by Zimmer Biomet, Inc.. Units affected: 18 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Various trauma and extremity instruments (drill bits and screw taps) were manufactured from raw material with an anomaly. The anomaly may be on or below the surface and can increase the risk of instrument fracture.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 4, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-3145-2017.