Stryker 2.7mm Screw Drill Recalled for Material Specification Deviation
Zimmer GmbH is recalling Stryker 2.7mm screw drills because they may have been manufactured from a material different from the specifications.
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, but the source text does not report any hospitalizations, injuries, or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
Zimmer GmbH is recalling Stryker Drill for 2.7mm screw, 2x125mm, Item Number 502015211. The recall was initiated after an investigation identified that the products were possibly manufactured from a different material than defined in the applicable specifications.
The affected products were distributed to the following US states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY. All items marked with "Normed" are affected.
Healthcare providers and facilities should stop using the affected devices and contact Zimmer GmbH for further instructions on the recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- Drill for 2.7mm screw, 2x125mm, Stryker, Item Number 502015211
- Manufacturer
- Zimmer GmbH
- Hazard
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.
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