The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1424-2019·Announced 2019-05-29

Zimmer GmbH Recalls Stryker 26mm Drill Due to Material Concerns

Zimmer GmbH is recalling Stryker 26mm drills because they may be made from the wrong material. The products were distributed to 39 US states.

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 is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a potential material defect in a medical device where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Zimmer GmbH is recalling Stryker 26mm stop drills (Item Number 502015145) because an investigation found they may have been manufactured from a material different from the specifications required. The recall is classified as Class II by the FDA.

The affected products were distributed to 39 US states, including Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New York, and Texas. All items marked with "Normed" are affected by this recall.

Healthcare providers and facilities should stop using these specific drills and contact Zimmer GmbH for instructions on how to return or replace the products.

The recalled product

Product
Drill, 26mm stop, 1.4x94mm, stryker, Item Number 502015145
Manufacturer
Zimmer GmbH

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)

  • All items marked with "Normed" are affected

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 76 recalled by Zimmer GmbH 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 76 products in this recall →