3.2MM X 560MM COCR THD TIP; 14-441053 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?
- Check if you have this product: 631960 668040 668020 668030 668050 668060 265460 265450 322270 354190 370190 918470 034780 101840 216280 135720 327770 363260 389080 389070 399500 436760 436770 471160 471170 005620 244600 403100 791030 791110 839790 898930 898940 898960 974090 974100 974060 974070 974080 038580 142780 142790 492260 522530 205310 767140 492270 341690 620450 118270 418780 107090 373830 600950 609070 044210 044220 612900 683640 683630 507830 675290 284100 132110 962210
- 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.
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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:
3.2MM X 560MM COCR THD TIP; 14-441053 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:
631960 668040 668020 668030 668050 668060 265460 265450 322270 354190 370190 918470 034780 101840 216280 135720 327770 363260 389080 389070 399500 436760 436770 471160 471170 005620 244600 403100 791030 791110 839790 898930 898940 898960 974090 974100 974060 974070 974080 038580 142780 142790 492260 522530 205310 767140 492270 341690 620450 118270 418780 107090 373830 600950 609070 044210 044220 612900 683640 683630 507830 675290 284100 132110 962210
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-2242-2018
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