Biosure Driver, Product No: 72201887 For delivery and placement of orthopedic screws. Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot Numbers: 50409038, 50404149, 50399964
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. 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:
Smith & Nephew, Inc., Endoscopy Div.
Reason for Recall:
Driver does not meet specification, oversized. Driver may not be able to be fully inserted into the screw, or screw may become stuck on the driver.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Biosure Driver, Product No: 72201887 For delivery and placement of orthopedic screws. Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot Numbers: 50409038, 50404149, 50399964

Distribution:

Distributed in: US, AK, AL, CA, CO, FL, IL, IN, MI, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0699-2016

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