Z-2241-2018 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Zimmer Biomet, Inc. — Warsaw, IN

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
June 27, 2018
Initiation Date
May 16, 2018
Termination Date
April 5, 2024
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
248

Product Description

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 nail guidewire. Intended for drilling bone.

Reason for Recall

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.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and countries of: Argentina, South Korea, Chile, Colombia, Trinidad and Tobago, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Canada, Australia, Japan, and Netherlands.

Code Information

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