FDAClass IIJune 27, 2018

Recon Drill 6mm X 439mm recall: Sterility Concern

RECON DRILL 6MM X 439MM; 14-443023 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone…

Why was Recon Drill 6mm X 439mm recalled?

The firm is recalling various trauma guide wires due to insufficient packaging design verification and exceeding the expected occurrence rate of complaints for sterile barrier failure. Guide wires packaged in the affected packaging configuration have the potential for sterile barrier breach, leading to possible risk for infection.

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?

001360 008170 106320 330040 952200 924770 446470 446480 337720 032750 971520 957780 295550

Product
RECON DRILL 6MM X 439MM; 14-443023 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone…
Recalling firm
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Quantity
248
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and countries of: Argentina, South Korea, Chile, Colombia, Trinidad and Tobago, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Canada, Australia, Japan, and Netherlands.
Recall date
June 27, 2018
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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