FDAClass IIDecember 17, 2014

Manual bunnell cranial drills are bone cutting and recall

Manual bunnell cranial drills are bone cutting and drilling instruments that are used without a power source on a patient's skull sold under the Boss…

Why was Manual bunnell cranial drills are bone cutting and recalled?

The reason these devices are being withdrawn from the market by Instrumed is that Instrumed did not market these devices prior to September 26, 1976, and therefore, does not meet all FDA requirements to market the devices as "Pre-Amendment" devices.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

1) Instrumed Product Name: Bunnell Drill, 5 3/4", w/ chuck key; Instrumed Product Number: 590-05389; Trade Name: Boss Instruments; Boss Instruments Product Name: Bunnell Drill, 5 3/4"; Boss Instruments Item Number: 74-1240; Lot Numbers: 030511, 060110, 070311.

Product
Manual bunnell cranial drills are bone cutting and drilling instruments that are used without a power source on a patient's skull sold under the Boss…
Recalling firm
Instrumed International, Inc.
Quantity
13 drills
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution including AZ, CA, FL, IL, KS, MI, NC, OH, PA, TN, TX, and VA.
Recall date
December 17, 2014
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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