The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0919-2018·Announced 2018-03-14

Zimmer Biomet Recalls Sirus Drill Instruments Due to Cleaning Concerns

Zimmer Biomet is recalling 127 Sirus Drill instruments because they may not be adequately cleaned, potentially leading to infection.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of infection and complications from a medical device, which fits the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Zimmer Biomet, Inc. is recalling 127 units of the Sirus Drill 13mm diameter trauma instrument (Model Number: 02.00020.040). These instruments are used for the preparation of bone in Trauma, Hip, and Shoulder surgeries.

The recall was initiated because the Sirus Drill and Flexible Shaft instruments may not be adequately cleaned when utilizing the standard cleaning instructions. This deficiency potentially results in infection and subsequent complications for patients.

The affected units were distributed in 31 states and the District of Columbia. Healthcare facilities and users of these instruments should stop using the recalled products and contact Zimmer Biomet for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Sirus Drill 13mm diameter trauma instrument used for preparation of bone in Trauma, Hip and Shoulder surgeries.; Model Number: 02.00020.040
Affected units
127

Is your product affected?

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

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Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Zimmer Biomet, 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 2 products in this recall →