GUIDE WIRE w/ BALL TIP 2.0MMX98CM; 469040 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended for drilling bone.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
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Recall Details
- Company:
- Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
- Reason for Recall:
- The firm is recalling various trauma guide wires due to insufficient packaging design verification and exceeding the expected occurrence rate of complaints for sterile barrier failure. Guide wires packaged in the affected packaging configuration have the potential for sterile barrier breach, leading to possible risk for infection.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
GUIDE WIRE w/ BALL TIP 2.0MMX98CM; 469040 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended for drilling bone.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
228829 311230 311260 255105 152590 757210 982070 282057 283729 057650 292980 293094 299420 668040 579470 354970 519980 670820 695640 963100
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-2234-2018
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