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Zimmer Gmbh recalls TWIST DR 25X95MM Cann 12MM Thd 30MM AO; The twist drill is used to drill holes into bones/tissues for foot, ankle and ha
Recalled August 10, 2016 · FDA recall Z-2321-2016 · Zimmer
Hazard
Zimmer Biomet initiated a voluntary recall of the Twist Drill & V-Tek Twist Drill due to to a potential tolerance stack up identified between the twist drill and the mating Kirschner Wire (K-Wire) component. · FDA Class II
Units
169
Sold at
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Description
Zimmer Biomet initiated a voluntary recall of the Twist Drill & V-Tek Twist Drill due to to a potential tolerance stack up identified between the twist drill and the mating Kirschner Wire (K-Wire) component.
Product
TWIST DR 25X95MM Cann 12MM Thd 30MM AO; The twist drill is used to drill holes into bones/tissues for foot, ankle and hand implant systems.
Manufacturer(s)
Zimmer Gmbh
Made in
Switzerland
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →