Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2111-2017 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Zimmer Gmbh |
| Report date | May 24, 2017 |
| Recall initiation date | May 11, 2017 |
| Quantity | 138 (OUS 297) |
| Location | Winterthur, Switzerland |
Official product description
Normed General Instruments 503004541: Werber Countersink Cannulated for micro CBS Screws, AO 503004341: Werber Countersink Cannulated for micro CBS Screws, round-shaft The Countersink is an instrument which is used over the guide wire to prepare for adequate space in the cortical bone rim to sink the screw head in to bones/tissues for different Foot, Ankle and Hand implant systems. The instrument is used in several Normed implant systems. The instrument is used to avoid soft tissue irritation
Why the product was recalled
the devices used a different raw material to produce two countersink products which has higher hardness and higher carbon content resulting in device damage.
Distribution information
Single US consignee CO.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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