The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0568-2020·Announced 2019-12-04

Wright Medical Recalls Sterile Headed Drill Bits Due to Documentation Issues

Wright Medical Technology is recalling 66 units of sterile headed drill bits because documentation confirming sterility was inadequate.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a documentation issue regarding sterility confirmation without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Wright Medical Technology, Inc. is recalling 66 units of the Darco STERILE HEADED DRILL BIT 4.4MM (Part Number 777S06514, Lot Number 1555781). The recall was initiated after the firm discovered a lack of adequate documentation confirming the sterility of these specific products.

The affected products were distributed in the United States and internationally, including Norway, Italy, Germany, France, South Africa, the UK, Taiwan, Austria, Japan, Turkey, Denmark, Canada, Switzerland, Belgium, The Netherlands, and Spain. The source text does not specify the exact number of units distributed in each location.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected drill bits and contact Wright Medical Technology for further instructions. The recall is classified as Class II by the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
Darco STERILE HEADED DRILL BIT 4.4MM , Part Number 777S06514
Affected units
66

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot Number 1555781

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 12 recalled by Wright Medical Technology, Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 12 products in this recall →