3.2 mm Cannulated Drill Bit/ QC 170 mm 2.7 Cannulated Drill Bit/ QC 160 mm 2.0 mm Cannulated Drill Bit / QC 150 mm there is no indication for Synthes Cannulated Drill Bits which is used with the Synthes Cannulated Screw. The Synthes Cannulated Screw, used with the threaded washer, is generally intended for intra-articular fixation of small bones, such as the hand, wrist, and forefoot.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Part Number 310.65 310.67 310.221 lot numbers PE00966 PE01000 PE01039 PE01058 PE00959 PE00968 PE00974 PE00998 PE01006 PE01011 PE01048 PE00971 PE01059 PE01040
  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:
Synthes, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
affected parts and lots of the Cannulated Drill Bits have the potential to break during use
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

3.2 mm Cannulated Drill Bit/ QC 170 mm 2.7 Cannulated Drill Bit/ QC 160 mm 2.0 mm Cannulated Drill Bit / QC 150 mm there is no indication for Synthes Cannulated Drill Bits which is used with the Synthes Cannulated Screw. The Synthes Cannulated Screw, used with the threaded washer, is generally intended for intra-articular fixation of small bones, such as the hand, wrist, and forefoot.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Part Number 310.65 310.67 310.221 lot numbers PE00966 PE01000 PE01039 PE01058 PE00959 PE00968 PE00974 PE00998 PE01006 PE01011 PE01048 PE00971 PE01059 PE01040

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1711-2015

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