The Recall Desk

Hazard

Instrument Fracture recalls

65 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
65
Critical
0
Severe
20
Most recent
2018-02-14

Of the 65 instrument fracture recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 20 (31%) are Severe.

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51–65 of 65

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3184-2017·2017-10-04

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Quick-Connect Drills

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 412 ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Quick-Connect Drills because raw material anomalies may increase the risk of instrument fracture during use.

    Product
    ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Quick-Connect Drill 2.5 mm Diameter 11 cm Length, Item Number/EDI 00241002500, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3156-2017·2017-10-04

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Long Drills

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 10 units of ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Long Drills due to raw material anomalies that may increase the risk of instrument fracture.

    Product
    ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Long Drill, 6.4 mm (1/4 Inch) Diameter 20.3 cm(8 Inch) Length, Item Number/EDI 00129100406, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3185-2017·2017-10-04

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Orthopedic Drill Bits Due to Fracture Risk

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 198 ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Quick-Connect Drills because raw material anomalies may cause the instruments to fracture during use.

    Product
    ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Quick-Connect Drill 2.5 mm Diameter 12.5 cm Length, Item Number/EDI 00241002600, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3174-2017·2017-10-04

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Straight Shank Drill Bits Due to Fracture Risk

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 173 nonsterile straight shank drill bits because raw material anomalies may increase the risk of instrument fracture during use.

    Product
    Straight Shank Drill Bit 4.0 mm Diameter, Item Number/EDI 00231804000, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3168-2017·2017-10-04

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drills Due to Material Anomaly

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 1,250 ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drills because raw material anomalies may increase the risk of instrument fracture during use.

    Product
    ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drill 2.7 mm Diameter (.106 Inch), Item Number/EDI 00231802700, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3163-2017·2017-10-04

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drill Bits

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 1,558 ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drill Bits because raw material anomalies may increase the risk of instrument fracture during use.

    Product
    ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drill Bits 1.5 mm Diameter (.059 Inch), Item Number/EDI 00231801506, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3176-2017·2017-10-04

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drill Bits

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 381 ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drill bits due to raw material anomalies that may increase the risk of instrument fracture during use.

    Product
    ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drill 4.5 mm Diameter (.177 Inch), Item Number/EDI 00231804500, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3162-2017·2017-10-04

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drills Due to Material Anomaly

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 1,999 ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drills because raw material anomalies may increase the risk of instrument fracture during use.

    Product
    ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drill 1.5 mm Diameter (.059 Inch), Item Number/EDI 00231801500, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3148-2017·2017-10-04

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drills Due to Material Anomaly

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 751 ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drills because raw material anomalies may increase the risk of instrument fracture during use.

    Product
    ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drill 1.1 mm Diameter (.043 Inch), Item Number/EDI 00231801100, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3189-2017·2017-10-04

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Orthopedic Surgical Drill Bits Due to Fracture Risk

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 62 units of the Natural Nail System Calibrated Drill Short 4.9 mm because raw material anomalies may increase the risk of instrument fracture during use.

    Product
    Zimmer Natural Nail System Calibrated Drill Short 4.9 mm, Item Number/EDI 00249006449, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3166-2017·2017-10-04

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drills Due to Material Anomaly

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 3,232 ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drills because raw material anomalies may increase the risk of instrument fracture during use.

    Product
    ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drill 2.5 mm Diameter (.098 Inch), Item Number/EDI 00231802500, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1978-2014·2014-07-09

    Stryker Triathlon Patella Inserter Recalled for Instrument Fracture Risk

    Stryker Howmedica Osteonics is recalling 22 units of the Triathlon Tritanium Patella Inserter because the instrument may fracture during implantation.

    Product
    Stryker Orthopaedics Triathlon Tritanium Patella Inserter, . NON-STERILE Product Usage: The Triathlon Tritanium Patella Inserter is part of the Tritanium Knee System Instrument Set. It is used to implant the Tritanium Patella after the patellar bone has been prepared using th
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2213-2012·2012-08-22

    Zimmer Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder Liner Impactors Recalled for Fractures

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder Liner Impactors due to reports of alignment peg fractures in instruments made of 455 stainless steel.

    Product
    00-4309-028-01 - Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder Liner 40mm 65¿ Neck Angle Per surgical technique 97-4309-003-00 Revision 4: "Complete Poly Liner insertion by snapping the appropriate 60¿ (Standard) or 65¿ (Retentive) Poly Liner Impactor to the Poly Liner Impactor Handle. Then
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2212-2012·2012-08-22

    Zimmer Recalls Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder Liner Impactors

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder Liner Impactors due to reports of alignment peg fractures in units made of 455 stainless steel.

    Product
    Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder Liner 40mm, part 00-4309-028-00 - Per surgical technique 97-4309-003-00 Revision 4: "Complete Poly Liner insertion by snapping the appropriate 60¿ (Standard) or 65¿ (Retentive) Poly Liner Impactor to the Poly Liner Impactor Handle. Then, plac
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2215-2012·2012-08-22

    Zimmer Recalls Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder Liner Impactors Due to Fractures

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling specific Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder Liner Impactors due to reports of alignment peg fractures. The recall affects units manufactured from 455 stainless steel.

    Product
    00-4309-029-01 - Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder Liner 36 mm 65¿¿ Neck Angle Per surgical technique 97-4309-003-00 Revision 4: "Complete Poly Liner insertion by snapping the appropriate 60¿ (Standard) or 65¿ (Retentive) Poly Liner Impactor to the Poly Liner Impactor Handle. Th
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide