BEAD TIP GD WIRE 3.0MM X 60CM; 29402 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:
BEAD TIP GD WIRE 3.0MM X 60CM; 29402 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:
563080 563090 407870 408160 408140 412690 412750 412720 412740 668840 202750 389030 410170 410180 395170 513920 201790 232930 639560 800410 980930 134560 271820 351760 504870 578400 605700 750960 750970 913730 921150 058010 631570 969080 101380 944200 969090 203000 449730 449740 449750 449720 665510 820130 850170 978340 221240 419010 848820 848810 278720 387620 437340 502200 623450 038560 186020 212630 183170 183180 183190 434630 183200 930950 693480
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-2239-2018
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