Various Surgical Instruments: Screws and Reamers, Item Nos. 00579104100 00579104200 00579104300 00579104400 00579105400 00597909526 00597909529 00597909532 00597909535 00597909538 00597909541 00597909546 00597909551 00598304027 00598304033 00598304048 00598304148
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: All product manufactured prior to January 2014.
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
- Reason for Recall:
- Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging configuration).
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
Various Surgical Instruments: Screws and Reamers, Item Nos. 00579104100 00579104200 00579104300 00579104400 00579105400 00597909526 00597909529 00597909532 00597909535 00597909538 00597909541 00597909546 00597909551 00598304027 00598304033 00598304048 00598304148
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
All product manufactured prior to January 2014.
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-0322-2020
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